Skip To Content
Crip Life in orange. Dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time in white. All on a purple background.

Crip Life™

Dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time

Banner featuring the Nimbus Disability logo—a teal geometric “N” above the words “nimbus disability”—alongside the text: “Award-winning social enterprise innovating how disabled people access events & everyday life. Proud sponsor of Crip Life™.” A small Crip Life logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Promotional graphic featuring the Rebound Therapy logo with three stylized figures on a trampoline, surrounded by the text “In Association With ReboundTherapy.org - Founded 1972 in the UK.” To the right, the following text is displayed: “Click here to learn more about the Rebound Therapy Practitioner training course. By booking your course via this link, you will also be supporting Crip Life.”
Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • Welcome To Crip Life™
    • About Crip Life™
    • Why (On Earth) Call It Crip Life™?
    • Reclaiming The Word Crip
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Features
  • Personal Stories
  • Research
    • Calling All Disabled Researchers!
    • Disability Studies
  • Work with us
    • Advertise with us
    • Advertising Service Reviews
    • PWYC Advertising Clients
    • Cross-Promotion Opportunities
    • Share Your Personal Stories
  • Busy Life™ Stores
  • Support Us
    • Subscribe
    • Donate
    • How Accessible Is Crip Life™? Survey
  • Contact Us
Follow Us:
Search
Latest
Player profile graphic of Rylan Casey wearing a St. John's Deaf FC shirt, featuring his name, squad number 28, England flag, St. John's D.F.C. crest and DCL Football Tournament 2024 logo.
Deaf Football Champion Rylan Casey Targets Back-To-Back Disability FA Cup Success With St. John’s DFC
Cerebral Palsy Football Defender Owen Woodrow Eyes FA Cup Success with Norwich City
Side profile of blind footballer Olly Johnson wearing an RNC Hereford kit and protective eye shades during a match, with a referee and opposing player blurred in the background.
England Blind Football Player Olly Johnson Aims For Disability FA Cup Triumph With RNC
Kiitan Bayo-Awonaike wearing a red Bolton Futsal shirt, looking focused and determined during a match or training session.
Partially Sighted Football Star Kiitan Bayo-Awonaike Looks To Complete Historic Season With Disability FA Cup Win
Leeds PFC captain Dylan Kelsall sits in his powerchair outdoors, wearing a pink Leeds PFC shirt and captain’s armband while holding a large league trophy.
Dylan Kelsall: Growing Powerchair Football And Leading Leeds PFC To The 2026 Disability FA Cup Final
Marni Voak smiles during an amputee football match while wearing a white Cambridge City FC shirt and using forearm crutches. She is pictured on the pitch with a blue headband, looking to one side during play. The background is blurred, keeping the focus on the player.
Amputee Football Player Marni Voak Targets Disability FA Cup Glory With Cambridge City
Four people stand smiling beneath a large blue and gold balloon arch at an indoor event. The person in the centre wears a ceremonial chain of office, while the others are dressed in themed costumes, including a skeleton outfit and black Halloween-inspired attire. The venue features blue décor and decorative cobwebs, creating a festive atmosphere.
Access Festival: A Creative Inclusive Event For People With A Learning Disability And Autism
Portrait of Diviyha with dark hair tied back, wearing a black zip-up sports jacket with three white stripes down the sleeve. They are standing at a slight angle and looking toward the camera with a neutral, faintly smiling expression. The photograph is taken against a plain light grey background.
Why Employers Shouldn’t Fear Hiring People With A Learning Disability
Yasmin Atwal wearing a dark business dress, conference badge, and shoulder bag stands in a modern building corridor lined with large, colorful pillars representing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The numbered displays for goals such as No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, and others extend into the distance along a windowed hallway. She faces the camera with her hands clasped in front of her, while natural light fills the space through floor-to-ceiling windows.
From Personal Experience To National Action: Disability Inclusion in Schools Cannot Wait
Cerrie Burnell: Disabled Actress, Author And TV Presenter
Disability Horizons Archive Entertainment Interviews Uncategorized
18/01/202119/05/2024Emma Purcell

Cerrie Burnell: Disabled Actress, Author And TV Presenter

Cerrie Burnell is a disabled actress, author and TV presenter best known for being a presenter of the BBC children’s channel CBeebies. Read on to find out about Cerrie’s life with one am and her TV and writing career.

Tagged Interview Read More
Allen Parton: The Royal Navy Veteran Whose Life Was Saved By His Assistance Dog Endal
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Lifestyle
11/11/202019/05/2024Emma Purcell

Allen Parton: The Royal Navy Veteran Whose Life Was Saved By His Assistance Dog Endal

Allen Parton is a Royal Navy veteran who became disabled after a horrific accident in the Gulf War. He was saved by Endal, the most famous assistance dog in the world.

Tagged Interview Read More
Alex Brooker: Disabled Journalist, Comedian And Co-Host On The Last Leg
Disability Horizons Archive Entertainment Interviews
21/10/202019/05/2024Emma Purcell

Alex Brooker: Disabled Journalist, Comedian And Co-Host On The Last Leg

We speak to disabled TV presenter, journalist and comedian Alex Brooker. He is best known for being co-host on the comedy panel show The Last Leg.

Tagged Interview Read More
Ade Adepitan On His Wheelchair Basketball Career And Becoming A Television Presenter And Author
Disability Horizons Archive Entertainment Interviews
21/09/202019/05/2024Emma Purcell

Ade Adepitan On His Wheelchair Basketball Career And Becoming A Television Presenter And Author

Ade Adepitan is a former wheelchair basketball player, TV present and author. We speak to him about his life with a disability and his extraordinary career in sport, television and literature.

Tagged Interview Read More
Joanne Roughton-Arnold: Visually Impaired Violinist, Opera Singer And Founder Of FormidAbility
Disability Horizons Archive Entertainment Interviews
07/09/202019/05/2024Emma Purcell

Joanne Roughton-Arnold: Visually Impaired Violinist, Opera Singer And Founder Of FormidAbility

Joanne Roughton-Arnold is a visually impaired violinist, opera singer and the founder of the opera company formidAbility, which makes opera accessible to both disabled artists and audiences.

Tagged Interview Read More
Katie Piper On Strictly, Her Clothing Collection And New Burns Rehabilitation Centre
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews
07/02/202019/05/2024Emma Purcell

Katie Piper On Strictly, Her Clothing Collection And New Burns Rehabilitation Centre

Katie Piper has launched the UK’s first burns rehabilitation centre. We speak to her about the new facility, plus her clothing collection, Strictly Come Dancing and her family.

Tagged Interview Read More
Marsha De Cordova: Labour MP Living With A Visual Impairment
Disability Horizons Archive Interviews Lifestyle
24/08/201818/05/2026Emma Purcell

Marsha De Cordova: Labour MP Living With A Visual Impairment

We speak to Labour MP Marsha De Cordova about her career in politics as a disabled person, her views on PIP and how Brexit will affect disabled people

Tagged Interview Read More

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 6 7
Poster encouraging volunteers for disability football sessions. Large yellow text on a red background reads ‘Volunteer Here.’ Smaller text says, ‘Disability football sessions near you need people like you.’ A smiling football player using forearm crutches is pictured on the right wearing a black and pink sports kit. An England Football logo appears in the bottom corner.”

Read our interviews with disability footballers at the disability FA Cup 2026

Graphic promoting the EE Disability FA Cup Finals on 27th and 28th June 2026. The top section features the Disability FA Cup trophy logo and event branding on a black background. Below is a six-image collage showing disability football, including a Deaf football player profile card, a cerebral palsy footballer striking the ball during a match, a blind footballer wearing an eye mask, a close-up portrait of a partially sighted footballer in a red shirt, a powerchair footballer holding a large trophy while seated in a powerchair, and an amputee footballer smiling on the pitch wearing a white kit and using forearm crutches.

Subscribe To Our FREE Newsletter

romotional graphic for the Southbank Centre’s Literature & Spoken Word Summer Season 2026. The design features a cream central panel bordered by bright orange and yellow halftone patterns, with the Southbank Centre 75 logo in bold red at the top. Text reads “Literature & Spoken Word May – Sep” and highlights featured speakers Amelia Dimoldenberg, Dave Eggers, Omar El Akkad and Olly Alexander above a “Book Now” call to action.

Popular Articles

  • 11 Disability Dating Sites To Help You Find Love, Friendship And Companionship
    11 Disability Dating Sites To Help You Find Love, Friendship And Companionship
  • Is Greg Davies Disabled?: A Stand Up Comedy Review
    Is Greg Davies Disabled?: A Stand Up Comedy Review
  • 13 Disabled MPs Changing The Face Of British Politics
    13 Disabled MPs Changing The Face Of British Politics
  • 11 Disability Podcasts That Give Advice, Support And Humour
    11 Disability Podcasts That Give Advice, Support And Humour
  • Six Months On: Wheelchair User Still Awaiting Alternative Accessible Accommodation Following Eviction
    Six Months On: Wheelchair User Still Awaiting Alternative Accessible Accommodation Following Eviction

Categories

  • Assistive Technology
  • Business & Employment
  • Children & Young People
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Mental Health
  • Personal Stories
  • Sport
  • Travel
An older couple stand beside a silver Nissan SUV outside a house with a thatched roof. The man is seated in a wheelchair and smiling, while the woman stands beside him. Promotional text reads: “Elizabeth & Ian saved £1,000’s on their brand new adapted car with Adapt & Drive” with a website link for more information.
Saving money as a disabled person in the UK
A blue-toned illustration showing a woman in a wheelchair facing a sign that reads “Welfare Reform.” A large judge’s gavel looms overhead, and the silhouette of the UK Parliament appears in the background. Jagged downward arrows cut across the image, symbolising cuts or negative impacts. The overall tone is serious, highlighting the implications of welfare reform on disabled individuals.

FOLLOW US ON Instagram

🌞 ANNOUNCEMENT: Summer hiatus on editorial content at Crip Life™ 🌞
💥⏰ DON’T MISS THE LATEST CRIP LIFE™ NEWSLETTER ⏰💥
😎 Crip Life™ Team Meet Up 😎
🏆 The EE 2026 Disability FA Cup Kicks Off Today🏆
🧏🏻‍♂️ Deaf Football Champion Rylan Casey Targets Back-To-Back Disability FA Cup Success With St. John’s DFC 🧏🏻‍♂️
🏃🏻‍♂️ Cerebral Palsy Football Defender Owen Woodrow Eyes FA Cup Success with Norwich City 🏃🏻‍♂️
👨🏻‍🦯 England Blind Football Player Olly Johnson Aims For Disability FA Cup Triumph With RNC 👨🏻‍🦯
👀 Partially Sighted Football Star Kiitan Bayo-Awonaike Looks To Complete Historic Season With Disability FA Cup Win 👀
👨🏻‍🦼 Dylan Kelsall: Growing Powerchair Football And Leading Leeds PFC To The 2026 Disability FA Cup Final 👨🏻‍🦼

Like Us On Facebook

Like Us On Facebook
View on Threads

Advertise With Us In 2026

Crip Life™ Media Pack For more information on our advertising strategy, read our Crip Life™ Media Pack 2026. (If you prefer, we also have a Plain Text version). Also, view our Crip Life™ Advertising Offers 2026. (We also have a Plain Text version)

High Visibility

31/10/2025

On behalf of Chicable, we are pleased to have partnered with the Crip Life team. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing a seamless experience for individuals seeking to eliminate the hassle of dressing-up. By partnering with Crip Life, we have gained increased visibility for our brand, attracting potential customers and partners. We would be honoured to partner with them for future needs.

Gary Duong

Excellent all round

15/09/2025

Very helpful and efficient staff and a great write up, they really got to know our business before doing a feature

Mi-Spend

Exceptional Experience

17/01/2024

On behalf of Red Press, I want to thank Crip Life for working with us. The team are organised, responsive, and helpful, clearly driven by a commitment to dismantling disabling barriers.

Communication was seamless, and they were consistently responsive to any inquiries or suggestions I had. Working with Crip Life was not just a professional exchange, but felt like a true collaboration where ideas were welcomed and passions shared.

I would definitely recommend working with them, and hope to do so again in the future.

Olivia Griffith at Red Press

Organised and Passionate

03/01/2024

Thanks for all the help from the team when ever we have important relevant issues we need to spread the word rapidly and you guys are always there for us.

Pete at Quite Great

Responsive and Transparent

07/09/2023

On behalf of Nimbus Disability, I have worked with Crip Life team to highlight the social enterprise’s work and particularly the benefits of the Access Card. The team are always responsive and transparent about the services available and are extremely easy to work with.

Sarah Jenkin-Jones at JJ Public Relations Ltd
Donate at Crip Life™ and support our inclusive venture

Shop Now At The Busy Life™ Stores

Busy Life logo

Archives

Categories

  • Assistive Technology
  • Business & Employment
  • Children & Young People
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Mental Health
  • Personal Stories
  • Sport
  • Travel

Pages

  • Busy Life™ Stores
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Work with us
  • Support Us
Sitemap | Privacy Policy    

SPONSORED BY

Banner featuring the Nimbus Disability logo—a teal geometric “N” above the words “nimbus disability”—alongside the text: “Award-winning social enterprise innovating how disabled people access events & everyday life. Proud sponsor of Crip Life™.” A small Crip Life logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Awards & recognitions

People and planet first verified logo
Certified Social Enterprise BusinessFor Good
Heart of Gold bizbubble Awards Finalist
The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list 2024 shortlisted
Subscribe to the Crip Life™ free monthly newsletter

DONATE TO CRIP LIFE™

Please note: All donations will be sent to Busy Life Ltd as Crip Life™ is a Busy Life publication.

Follow Us

Busy Life logo
Crip Life™ is a Busy Life™ publication | Company No: 04642722 | Theme: Color Magazine by Mystery Themes.
Thank You For Visting Crip Life™

Subscribe To Our FREE Newsletter

Join 1, 200+ subscribers!

Next edition: Friday 31st July 2026