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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

One day in July 1990, in Boston, USA, Disability Pride was born, following the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the US. The Act gave disabled people the right to be treated equally and fairly, without discrimination. According to a newspaper clipping from the time, the event celebrated that “far from tragic, disability […]

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July 13, 2024

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Using Purpl Discount Codes to Help Our Community

When I launched Purpl, I wanted to help other disabled people like me, save money to offset the extra costs that come when you live with a disability. As my plans came to life, it was clear to me that Purpl is not just about saving money, it’s about giving back to the community and […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

July 11, 2024

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How to Join Purpl Discounts and Get Access to Disabled Discount Codes and Offers

Welcome to the UK’s first disabled discount website to help offset the cost of living with disabilities. We see discounts for everyone else like student discounts, key-worker discounts, NHS discounts and the disabled community had been left behind. We are a disabled discount site created by a disabled founder, for disabled people. Purpl is here […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

July 6, 2024

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Positive Talk About Disability in the Workplace

The way we discuss disability in the workplace can significantly impact our chances of impressing potential employers. As disabled candidates, our language choices can either highlight our strengths or reinforce negative stereotypes. Here’s how to frame your disability in a positive light to improve your prospects. Highlight the Benefits of Hiring Disabled Employees Show Your […]

Jane Hutton, CEO/Founder of Evenbreak
Jane Hutton, CEO/Founder of Evenbreak

July 4, 2024

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Living with MS: My Journey and Advice for Others

My name is Georgina and I am the founder of Purpl Disabled Discounts. Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a unique journey for everyone. My own experience began in 2003 when I was diagnosed with MS, though I didn’t consider myself disabled at the time. For 13 years, I experienced no visible symptoms and even […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

July 4, 2024