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.

Accessible Oriental Oasis To Be Unveiled At RHS Chelsea

Nimbus Disability, the Derby-based social enterprise, has helped to create a pioneering and inclusive exhibit at RHS Chelsea.

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.

Better Off Dead?: Liz Carr Debates Why We Shouldn’t Legalise Assisted Dying

British actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr stars in a new BBC documentary titled Better Off Dead?, in which she explores the topic of assisted dying and why she believes it should not be legalised. 

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.

Disabled People Must Be A Priority In Elections, Say Stars

The disability equality charity Scope launches its “manifesto for an equal future” today (16 April 2024), as it calls for all political parties to make disabled people a priority. New research from the charity demonstrates how disabled people feel sidelined by politicians.

UK Local Elections May 2024: Being A Town Councillor With A Disability

On the 2nd May 2024, voters in England and Wales will head to the polls in a major set of mayoral and local elections. Here, Joanna shares her experience of being a town councillor with a disability.

“What It Takes To Be Me!”: A Journey Of Independence And Resilience With Spina Bifida

Disability blogger and advocate Daniella Jade Lowe, who lives with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, shares her determination and resilience to be independent.

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.