Still Standing With MS: From Hospital Bed To Vegas Barbells

After a life-altering MS diagnosis, Hannah Webster shares her raw, powerful journey through HSCT recovery to qualifying for the 2025 Adaptive CrossFit Games. A story of resilience, adaptation, and finding strength on her own terms.

Dan’s Road Kit: What I Pack For Accessible Travel As A Wheelchair User

Discover wheelchair user Dan McIntyre’s must-have accessible travel kit – from DIY repair tools to discreet care items – designed for independence, safety, and peace of mind. Packed with practical tips for disabled travellers across the UK and Europe.

Guest Blog: Emma Purcell: A Letter To My Younger Self – A Journey Of Resilience And Disability Advocacy

Emma Purcell reflects on her life with cerebral palsy and vision loss in a heartfelt letter to her younger self—sharing how storytelling, advocacy, and resilience shaped her extraordinary journey.

Guest Blog: From Rock To Roll: The Importance Of Accessible Music Experiences

Emma Purcell, co-founder of Crip Life™, shares her powerful journey into the world of live music as a disabled fan and advocates for accessible music experiences that include everyone.

Celebrating Inclusion At Accessible Venues: A Pride Month Reflection

To mark the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Angel Flint shares a heartfelt story of inclusion at a Blackpool drag show—highlighting the importance of accessible venues and the power of small gestures to create truly welcoming spaces for all.

One Leaf Amongst Many: A Poem By Nicole Demos

A powerful poem by disability rights advocate Nicole Demos, One Leaf Amongst Many explores identity, memory, and empowerment through the metaphor of a solitary leaf, reflecting her lifelong commitment to inclusion and self-expression.

The Journey To Motherhood With MS

Victoria Bradley, a nurse practitioner and new mother living with multiple sclerosis, shares her honest journey through conception, pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood with MS – highlighting the unique challenges and resilience of parenting with a chronic condition.

Planning With Love: How Families Can Secure The Financial Future Of SEND Children

Award-winning SEND Chartered Financial Planner Rhiannon Gogh shares personal insight and expert advice on protecting the future of SEND children through trusts, tailored planning, and empowered decision-making.

Overcoming Chronic Pain: From Mobility Scooter User To Marathon Runner

Follow the journey of Samphire Hayes, who transformed her life from living with chronic pain to running marathons. Through mindfulness, natural movement, and holistic healing, she reclaimed her health and purpose.

Guest Blog: Breaking Barriers: How Emma Purcell Turned Her Disability Into A Successful Career In Journalism

Emma Purcell, a disabled journalist and passionate advocate, shares her journey of overcoming adversity to build a successful career in journalism. From Disability Horizons to launching Crip Life™, she empowers the disabled community through storytelling and activism.

Living With FND Through Adolescence: A Story Of Struggle, Strength And Awareness

Liam Virgo shares his personal journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) — from sudden paralysis and years in bed to slowly regaining mobility. Read his story to help raise awareness of FND.

Trapped By Disability And Domestic Violence: One Woman’s Fight For Freedom And Justice

Trigger warning: A powerful personal account of disability and domestic violence, exposing systemic neglect and calling for urgent reforms to support disabled abuse survivors.

Rising Against The Weight: A Story Of Resilience Amid Chronic Illness And Bureaucratic Struggles

A powerful firsthand account of living with chronic illness, PTSD, and the burden of bureaucracy. This story highlights the invisible struggles of navigating a world that refuses to see those in pain.

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