As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, our editor, Emma Purcell, dives into the success of our British swimmers and rounds up the best of the Para swimming action from the Paris La Defense Arena.
Redefining Inspiration: The Evolving Narrative Of Paralympic Athletes
This article delves into the evolving conversation around the portrayal of disabled athletes, highlighting the tension between being seen as “inspirational” and the desire for a more nuanced representation.
Escapism On Stage: A Disabled Women’s Journey Through The World Of Inclusive Theatre
In this guest post on the National Youth Theatre website, Emma shares her experiences as a wheelchair user and a visually impaired person, attending a variety of amateur dramatic theatre groups over 20 years and how it has benefited her mental health, well-being and social life.
Disability Pride Month: 10 Perks Of Being A Disabled Person
Being disabled does come with many challenges and barriers but on many occasions, it does have its benefits and advantages. This Disability Pride Month, Emma shares her 10 perks of being a disabled person.
10 Influential Disabled Fathers Proving They Can Be Active And Loving Parents
Today is Father’s Day in the UK and to mark the occasion, we want to celebrate some of the many incredible, resilient, adaptable and nurturing disabled fathers proving to society that people with disabilities can be hard-working, wonderful and loving parents too.
Reclaiming The Word Crip: Disability Podcasts Sharing The True Lives Of Cripples
In the fourth and final part of our Reclaiming The Word Crip series, we suggest some insightful, engaging and funny disability podcasts you should listen to, which are sharing the true lives of cripples across the world.
Reclaiming The Word Crip: Modern TV Shows And Films Embracing Crip In Its Titles
Continuing our Reclaiming The Word Crip series, we list a few modern TV shows and films that embrace the word “crip” in its titles and represent the disability community as positive, powerful, determined change-makers.
Reclaiming The Word Crip: 10 Works Of Disability Literature Taking Back Power On Crip
In the second part of our series – Reclaiming The Word Crip – we share some of the many incredible and insightful works of disability literature that are taking back power on the terms “crip” and “cripple” in its titles and context.
Reclaiming The Word Crip: Disability Organisations Using Crip With Pride
To celebrate our first year at Crip Life™, we honour several other disability organisations that are using the word crip with pride and showing crip has positive sass and attitude.
10 Influential Disabled Mothers Showcasing Their Abilities To Be Parents
Today is Mother’s Day in the UK and to mark the occasion, we want to celebrate some incredible, resilient and adaptable disabled mothers.
11 Disability Dating Sites To Help You Find Love, Friendship And Companionship
Check out this list of free and premium disability dating sites for you to find love, friendship or something in between.
Time To Talk Day: The Challenges And Benefits Of Having Care Support From Parents As A Disabled Adult | Guest Post On Spokz People
With today being Time to Talk Day, Emma – who is a loyal member of the Spokz People community – shares her personal experience of continuing to rely on her parent’s support and how it impacts her both positively and negatively.
Disabled People Also Need To Talk About Mental Health
Today on Time to Talk Day, Spokz People – an organisation that provides online mental health support for disabled people and their families – wants to encourage the disabled community to talk more about mental health and wellbeing.
10 Disabled Climate Activists Around The World
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges to society globally, with an even bigger impact on the disability community., Here we list 10 disabled climate activists from around the world who are doing incredible things to help save the planet.