Community Stories

Why Random Acts of Kindness Matter for Disabled People and the disabled community

In January 2025, Purpl conducted a survey among 446 disabled people to understand the taboos and misconceptions surrounding disability. The findings reveal widespread assumptions, avoidance of certain topics, and the impact of societal perceptions on disabled people. First Impressions & Assumptions When meeting a disabled person for the first time, many people ask intrusive and […]

Gentle Grip are offering three lucky Purpl Members the chance to win a £50 voucher to spend on their website, for your chance to win, keep reading! Competition closes on 28th February at 23:59pm How to Enter Good Luck!  Gentle Grip socks are thoughtfully crafted to stay securely in place without sacrificing comfort. IOMI FootNurse […]

The collaborative process of designing adaptive clothing for disabled people in the UK.

Talking to Matthew Lester, the World No.11 in Wheelchair Snooker about his life long love of Snooker.

With the festive season often highlighting loneliness, Reverend & The Makers are using the Christmas single ‘Late Night Phone Call’ to help the Samaritans.

It’s Competition Time! Here is your chance to win an Accessible Supercar Experience with Ablenet. To enter, you must sign up to the Ablenet.co.uk Newsletter. Entry to the promotion will be automatic upon signing up. Head to the Ablenet Purpl page, click the green Shop Offer button and follow the instructions. All entries must be […]

Accessibility is not a privilege; it’s a fundamental human right. Yet, countless barriers remain, preventing disabled people from living independently and with dignity.