Crip Life™

Dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time

A celebratory digital graphic with a vibrant purple background. At the top, the Crip Life™ logo appears in bold, playful orange lettering. Below it, large white text reads “TURNS 2,” with two colorful party popper emojis on either side. At the bottom, in bold white text, it says “Celebrating 2 Years of Breaking Barriers — With You.” The overall design feels festive, energetic, and inclusive, marking the two-year anniversary of Crip Life™.
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A group of people walks along a wide, sunny woodland path bordered by rustic wooden fencing and surrounded by green trees. In the foreground, a blind man wearing sunglasses and a hat walks confidently with a white cane, accompanied by a smiling woman in casual clothes. Behind them, a diverse group of people stroll together, enjoying the natural setting. The atmosphere is relaxed, inclusive, and social.
New Accessible Footpath Opens At Pierrepont Farm Thanks To Nearly £60,000 Surrey Hills Funding
Logo of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) featuring the acronym "GAAD" in bold blue letters encircled by an incomplete blue ring, with a stylized keyboard forming part of the ring in the bottom right corner.
Championing Digital Inclusion: The Story Behind GAAD With Jennison Asuncion
Promotional poster for Southbank Centre's Literature & Spoken Word series. Features a bold red and orange checkered background. The text in the center reads: "SOUTHBANK CENTRE - LITERATURE & SPOKEN WORD," followed by a list of featured names and events: Raymond Antrobus, The Booker Prize, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Carlo Rovelli, Nicola Sturgeon, Ocean Vuong, Hanya Yanagihara. Logos for Arts Council England and Lottery Funding appear at the bottom.
Southbank Centre Announces Summer Literature Season 2025
The image shows a woman - Samphire Hayes - squatting barefoot on a tree stump in a wooded park area. She is wearing loose, comfortable grey clothing and appears relaxed and grounded, smiling gently at the camera. Her body language and setting suggest a peaceful, nature-connected moment. The background includes tall trees with early spring foliage and a grassy path, giving a serene and natural ambiance.
Overcoming Chronic Pain: From Mobility Scooter User To Marathon Runner
Two male wheelchair tennis players - Lucas de Gouveia and Ruben Harris - on a clay court extend hands for a handshake or high five after a point. Both wear white sports shirts, with the player on the right displaying 'GREAT BRITAIN' on his back. A tennis net and fence are visible in the background.
Team GB Wheelchair Tennis Squad Triumphs At BNP Paribas World Team Cup With Triple Medal Finish
Rob Davies - a male para table tennis player wearing a red sleeveless shirt labeled "Tees Sport" is in action during a match. He is focused on hitting the ball with his paddle. The player has an arm amputation and uses a prosthetic. The background includes a blurred opponent or official and indoor sports venue features. The image conveys intensity and athleticism in adaptive sports.
Strong British Para Table Tennis Squad For Inaugural ITTF World Para Elite Tournaments In Slovenia
Stephen McGuire Holding a boccia ball about to throw looking in concentration.
Boccia UK Launches 2025 Season With Pajulathi Challenger In Finland
Silhouette of Emma Purcell sat in her wheelchair working on her laptop
Guest Blog: Breaking Barriers: How Emma Purcell Turned Her Disability Into A Successful Career In Journalism
Three women wearing lanyards stand smiling under a red and blue event arch that reads 'WORK WITH • GROW' outside a modern building. In the foreground, a grey vehicle displays the website 'www.vlad-outreach-cic.org' and a teal leaf logo on its hood.
V.L.A.D. Outreach CIC: Inclusive Mental Health Support For People With Disabilities And Underserved Communities
Assistive Technology Interviews
Emma Purcell

Championing Digital Inclusion: The Story Behind GAAD With Jennison Asuncion

Discover how Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is transforming digital inclusion. Co-founder Jennison Asuncion shares insights on the initiative’s impact, the evolution of assistive tech, and how tech companies can build accessible products with disabled users in mind.

Entertainment News
Emma Purcell

lABLEd Podcast Returns: A Bold New Season Exploring Disability, Identity And Advocacy

After a seven-month hiatus, the lABLEd Podcast is back with a much-anticipated fresh season filled with engaging conversations, thought-provoking topics and inspiring guests. Known for its unique blend of humour, insight and advocacy, lABLEd continues to be a leading voice in disability, illness and difference.

Assistive Technology Features
Crip Life

How Will AI Help Disabled People? | Guest Post On Disability Horizons Shop

In this guest post on Disability Horizons Shop, Emma Purcell gives an AI overview, discusses some of the concerns people have about AI and looks at the many ways artificial intelligence can benefit disabled people.