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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.
Disabled Passenger Saves £1,000s On Brand-New Adapted Vehicle Through New Mobility Scheme
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Autistic Director Lucca Vieira Champions Authentic Neurodiverse Representation In His Debut Feature Film
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Mentallyunstitched: The Clothing Brand Supporting Mental Health And Neurodivergent Wellbeing
Lucy Robinson sitting in a wheelchair outdoors beside a reflective water feature, wearing a light blue dress layered over a long-sleeved top and looking towards the camera.
How NHS Continuing Healthcare Is Causing Barriers To Work For Disabled Professionals
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An Award-Winning Grassroots Coach Shares The Benefits Of Volunteering In Disability Football
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Ofcom Accessibility Code: Making Streaming Services Accessible For All
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How The UN-CRPD Empowered Disabled People In Malta
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Ollie Thorn: Paralysed Man Becomes First Person To Handcyle To Everest Base Camp
Southbank Centre Celebrates 75 Years With A Summer Season Of Literature, Spoken Word And Accessible Cultural Events
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London Luton Airport Champions Inclusive Air Travel With Accessibility Day

London Luton Airport champions inclusive air travel with its Accessibility Day and new Assisted Travel Lounge, supporting a growing number of disabled passengers across the UK.

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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
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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.

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15/09/2025

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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.

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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.

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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.

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