Saving Money As A Disabled Person In The UK: A Comprehensive Guide | Crip Life™

Jan 31, 2025

Crip Life™ dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time January 2025

Hello everyone, welcome to the first Crip Life™ newsletter of 2025! We've started the new year with a bang, providing you with a useful guide on saving money as a disabled person, highlighting the benefits of using Chat GPT, sharing powerful personal stories on managing health conditions and wellbeing and showcasing the latest news from the disability community.

Plus, we celebrate a couple of milestones at Crip Life™, share how you can get involved in an upcoming article on disability dating, ask your thoughts on accessing one-handed adapted products and request your support to a vital crowdfunding campaign that is helping to grow aspiring disabled journalists.

Crip Life™January 2025 Roundup

Saving Money As A Disabled Person In The UK: A Comprehensive Guide

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Saving money as a disabled person can be challenging. This guide provides practical tips and resources to help disabled individuals in the UK save money.

5 Ways ChatGPT Can Support Disabled People

Our editor, Emma Purcell, who has been using ChatGPT for six months, shares the benefits she has found using the AI software as a disabled person.

Five Years On From My MS Diagnosis: Living With Multiple Sclerosis And Finding Strength In Change

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In this reflective personal story, writer and fitness fanatic, Hannah Webster shares her journey of resilience, the impact of MS on her life, and her hopes for the future.

How CBT Helped Me Accept That It’s Okay Not To Be Okay: My Journey With FND

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In this personal story, Charlotte candidly shares her emotional battles, the stigma of vulnerability, and the transformative power of CBT, which helped her accept that it is truly okay not to be okay.

Rugby Fan Becomes Latest Access Card Ambassador For Live Sports

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A lifelong rugby fan who is coming to terms with life as an amputee has been officially recognised as the Access Card ambassador for live sports.

Jonny Huntington: British Stroke Survivor Becomes The First Disabled Person To Ski Solo And Unsupported To The South Pole

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A British stroke survivor from Devon, Jonny Huntington, has made history by becoming the first ever person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.

Disability Community For Democracy, Inc. Hosts Rally For Inclusion, Rights And Democracy

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Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. is proud to host a free virtual event, Bed-In: Disability-Led Rally, on Saturday 1st March 2025, from 1pm to 6pm ET.

Putting People And Planet First In Our Mission For Change

We are thrilled to announce that Busy Life™ and its online publication Crip Life™ have officially achieved recognition as a verified social enterprise as part of the People and Planet First initiative.

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Crip Life™ Has Reached 1500 Followers On Instagram

This month, we are delighted to announce that we have reached 1500 followers on Instagram. Thank you to everyone who has followed, liked, commented, and shared on posts over the past 18 months. We really appreciate it!

If you haven't already, please do follow us too on Instagram and all our other social media channels (links below).

Share Your Story: Disability Dating Adventures

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Have you explored disability dating sites? These platforms are revolutionizing how people with disabilities connect, fostering opportunities for love, friendship, and companionship.

We’d love to hear about your experiences!

Did you find your soulmate and build a family?
Had unforgettable, funny, or awkward moments?
Or perhaps endured a dating disaster that turned into a story for the ages?

Your stories can inspire others, offering insight into the joys and challenges of finding connections as part of the disabled community.

Want to share your story? Contact us to be featured in our upcoming article.

Let’s celebrate the love, laughter, and everything in between! ❤️

Help Shape The Future Of One-Handed Accessibility!

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Blogger and disability advocate Sophie Abel is on a mission to create innovative one-handed products that make daily tasks easier for people with disabilities. From pen holders to drink openers, she wants to design practical solutions that truly make a difference - but she needs your insight to get started.

If you, a loved one, or someone you know faces challenges with everyday tasks due to mobility limitations, Sophie wants to hear from you. What are the biggest difficulties? What products do you wish existed to make life easier? Your experiences can help shape the future of accessibility.

By sharing your thoughts, you’ll be part of an exciting journey toward meaningful, user-driven innovation. Join the conversation today and help turn ideas into reality!

Contact Sophie Abel at sophie.abel96@hotmail.com with your challenges, insights, or suggestions - every voice matters!

Final Chance To Support Disabled Journalism Students!

Time is running out! Ability Today’s Crowdfunder campaign is nearing its deadline, and urgent support is needed to provide essential journalism training for disabled students.

Although the target hasn’t been reached, every contribution - big or small - will make a lasting impact, helping students break barriers and secure careers with the BBC, ITV, Newsquest, and more.

Disabled voices deserve to be heard in the media, and with your help, this program can continue empowering the next generation of journalists.

Deadline: Monday, 3rd February 2025
Watch the video & donate on the Ability Today Crowdfunder page

Please donate today and share this with your network. Every penny counts, and your generosity means the world to these students. Thank you!

Advertise With Crip Life™

Advertise with CRIP LiFE and get your product or service noticed by our community of

At Crip Life™, we’re flipping the script on traditional advertising. Our strategy? Pay What You Can (PWYC). This unique approach invites you to decide what our advertising is worth to you and what fits your budget - no set prices, no pressure.

We believe advertising should be accessible to everyone, no matter the size of your business or organization. Whether you’re a startup, a nonprofit, or a big-name brand, we’d love to help you promote your product, service, or event. Ready to get started? Reach out to us today!

Curious about how it works? Check out our PWYC Advertising Clients list and read glowing reviews from businesses and organisations that have partnered with us.

Since our launch in May 2023, we’ve teamed up with over two dozen incredible clients, including Nimbus Disability, LanzAbility, Southbank Centre, the Royal Ballet and Opera and Transport for London.

Why wait? Let’s collaborate and get your message out to the world. Visit our Work With Us page for more details.

Other ways to work with us

Alternatively, we offer cross-promotion opportunities for businesses and organisations.

We also welcome voluntary writers and we are open to personal stories.

Furthermore, we are calling all disabled researchers to publish their academic work relating to disability studies.

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Ready to make an impact? Donate today >>>

We’re so grateful for the amazing individuals who already support us, including several people who have stepped up with generous monthly contributions - thank you!

Now, it’s your turn to join them. Whether it’s a one-time gift or a monthly donation of any amount, every bit helps us grow and give back. Let’s make a difference together.