Crip Life™

Dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time

The image shows a banner with the text "Your black cabs. Your say." in bold, blue font against a white background. The banner features simple line drawings of black cabs (taxicabs commonly used in London) with additional figures: a person in a wheelchair approaching one cab and a pedestrian walking near another. The background includes stylized buildings, trees, and traffic lights, suggesting an urban setting. The border is yellow with a rounded speech bubble shape, implying it may be part of a public consultation or survey campaign related to London's black cabs.
Menu
Follow Us:
Search
Latest
The image depicts a modern and inclusive office environment where employees of diverse abilities are actively collaborating. Key features include: - **Diverse Representation**: Visible inclusion of individuals with disabilities, such as a person using a wheelchair, another with a prosthetic arm, and someone working alongside a guide dog. All are engaged in professional activities. - **Collaborative Atmosphere**: Team members are gathered around desks, engaged in discussions, and participating in a meeting, reflecting teamwork and cooperation. - **Empowering Message**: At the top, a bold banner displays the text *"Tackling A Disability At Work,"* emphasizing the theme of inclusivity and empowerment. - **Welcoming Ambiance**: The scene is illuminated by warm lighting, and the employees appear cheerful and focused, symbolizing a positive work culture. - **Professional Setting**: Modern office furniture, technology, and a bright, organized layout contribute to the professional and welcoming environment. The image conveys a message of acceptance and support for individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
Tackling A Disability At Work: Why People Need To Be More Aware And Listen
This image consists of a promotional design for "BAFTA Breakthrough 2024," featuring two panels side by side on a maroon background. - **Left Panel**: Two individuals are featured, one seated in a motorized wheelchair and the other standing next to them. The person in the wheelchair has curly dark hair, wears black attire, and poses confidently. The standing individual has long blonde hair, is dressed in a sleek white outfit, and stands with their hands on their hips. They are surrounded by a backdrop of draped beige and gold fabrics, emphasizing an artistic, dramatic setting. - **Right Panel**: A single person is seated on a platform draped in pink fabric. They wear a dark suit with an open collar and patterned shoes, exuding a composed yet stylish demeanor. The backdrop mirrors the left panel's theme with flowing, layered fabrics in warm tones. The layout emphasizes inclusivity, creativity, and elegance, aligning with the celebratory tone of the BAFTA Breakthrough initiative.
BAFTA Breakthrough 2024: Spotlighting The Talent And Advocacy Of Disabled Artists In The Creative Industry
The image promotes accessible performances of festive operas and ballets, emphasizing inclusivity. It features dancers in colorful costumes on stage under an elegant, magical backdrop. Above the stage image, text reads, *"Experience accessible performances of magical festive operas and ballets."* Below, a bold red banner states: *"Join our free Access Scheme today"* with a button labeled *"Sign Up"* prominently displayed. The logo at the bottom reads *"Royal Ballet & Opera."* The overall design combines elegance and clarity, targeting audiences interested in inclusive cultural events.
Enjoy Accessible Performances Of Opera And Ballet This Festive Season At The Royal Ballet And Opera
The image features a person riding an off-road wheelchair equipped with thick, rugged tires and a sturdy frame, designed for use in snowy or challenging terrain. The person is dressed in winter clothing, including an orange jacket, and appears to be navigating a snowy forest trail. Attached to the back of the wheelchair is a sled carrying two children, who are also warmly dressed. The scene is set amidst a snowy landscape with trees and a wintry atmosphere. This setup suggests a creative, adaptive means of enjoying outdoor activities in snowy conditions.
ExoTek ExoQuad: An Off-Road Wheelchair Unlocking The Countryside And All-Terrain Freedom
The image shows Jennifer in a wheelchair on a beach. She is smiling, wearing sunglasses, a plaid shirt, and a cap that appears to have some text on it. She's holding a book with a bright cover. Next to her, there's a cheerful white dog with its mouth open, as if it's panting or smiling. In the background, there’s a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a pier extending over the water. It looks like a sunny day, and the scene captures a joyful moment by the sea.
Book Review: My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis By Jennifer Gasner
An image of Atul with his mother and auntie
From Banquet Halls To Beauty: My Journey Of Resilience And Innovation To Become A Serial Entrepreneur With Cerebral Palsy
The image depicts a somber and symbolic representation of depression. A lone figure is seated on the floor of a dark, empty room. The figure's posture is slouched, conveying feelings of sadness, loneliness, and introspection. A small, cracked window in the upper right corner allows a narrow ray of light to enter the room, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding darkness. The light gently illuminates the figure and part of the floor, symbolizing a glimmer of hope or clarity amidst the gloom. The color palette is dominated by muted and cold tones like gray, blue, and black, enhancing the heavy, melancholic atmosphere. The walls of the room are textured, adding to the raw and emotional tone of the scene. The minimalistic setting, with little to no furniture, emphasizes emptiness and isolation.
Fighting The Black Clouds: A Personal Journey And Practical Guide To Managing Depression
AccessAbility Arts: Celebrating Creativity And Inclusion Through Community Events For All Abilities
An image of Michelle and Alan
Purple Tuesday 2024: Highlighting The Urgent Need For Accessibility In Public Spaces And Services
Interviews Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

Gina Patel: Disability And Equality Advocate Wins Rising Star For Diversity Award

We speak to Gina Patel about her experiences living with disabilities, her equality advocacy work and her pride in winning the Rising Star for Diversity Award.

News Sport
Emma Purcell

Channel 4 Unveils Ground-Breaking Presenting Line-Up And Biggest-Ever Broadcast Plans For Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is set to be the biggest-ever broadcast on Channel 4 with over 1,300 hours of live sport and a ground-breaking presenting line-up.

Lifestyle Personal Stories
Crip Life

The Unexpected Challenges Of Venturing Outdoors In A Wheelchair

Charlotte Croft recently became a wheelchair user following a diagnosis of a health condition, which resulted in limited mobility. In this open and honest personal story, Charlotte shares the difficulties of becoming a newly disabled person and the challenges of venturing out in her manual wheelchair.

Features Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

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.

Business & Employment Features
Crip Life

Mi-Spend: Making Independent Spending More Accessible

  In the modern world where most things are paid by card or online, this can be challenging for people with intellectual and cognitive impairments such as learning disabilities, autism and dementia, who may rely on support with their finances and tend to use cash. Thankfully, Mi-Spend has created a safe and secure way for […]

News
Crip Life

UK General Election 2024: How Are The Political Parties Pledging To Support Disabled People?

The UK General Election 2024 will take place on Thursday 4th July. We go through five of the main Parties’ manifestoes to find out how they pledge to tackle the important policies for disabled people.

Features Lifestyle
Emma Purcell

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. 

Health Personal Stories
Crip Life

FND: My Story On How Those Three Letters Completely Changed My Life

Charlotte Croft was a fully functioning 26-year-old English Lecturer from Suffolk who loved reading, working and being busy, but her life changed overnight when she was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), resulting in her having limited mobility and being mostly housebound.