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The Healing Touch of Acupuncture
Supporting Health and Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities In our fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health can be challenging, especially for individuals with disabilities. Traditional medicine often focuses on managing symptoms rather than addressing underlying issues. However, acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers a holistic approach to health and wellness that […]
Carolyn Sykes
July 29, 2024
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Would you like to be a Purpl Influencer?
Purpl is looking for influencers and content creators with a disability to come and join us and help us promote Purpl. Work with us and our brands to spread the word about our exclusive discounts for the disabled community. We are looking for all gender types and all ages. If you have a child with […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
July 27, 2024
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How My MS Journey Led to Founding a Charity
I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) just after my 21st birthday back in 2018. I was actually on my year abroad from university, living and working in Paris – having the best year of my life. Experiencing Symptoms From one day to the next, I started to experience symptoms which involved numbness, fatigue, difficulty […]
Amy MS-Together
July 23, 2024
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Choosing the right folding mobility scooter
A folding mobility scooter is a fantastic way of maintaining our independence. The fact that we can own a scooter which is incredibly easy to store, easy to fold and unfold, easy to take on public transport or on holiday or to pop in the boot of a car means that we can maintain an […]
Betty and Bertie
July 21, 2024
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Euan’s Guide – Empowering Disabled Shoppers
Imagine this: you have a special event coming up. You’ve planned your outfit and are excited to try it on. You arrive at the store, only to find the changing rooms are up a flight of stairs with no ramp for your wheelchair. Frustrated and disappointed, you realise this isn’t the first time this has […]
Euans Guide
July 15, 2024
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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 […]
Purpl
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
July 11, 2024
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From Frustration to Award-Winning Silversmith
I’m Carol, a multi-award-winning silversmith and jewellery teacher based in Yorkshire. I work in solid silver, transforming antique cutlery into wearable art. As someone who has been disabled for a long time, I am dedicated to creating accessible and inclusive jewellery for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. I am a passionate advocate for […]
Carol
July 8, 2024
Account - How to Verify
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How to Get Verified on Purpl: A Quick Guide
Welcome to Purpl. To join our community and enjoy all the benefits we offer, we need to verify your disability status. Why Verification Matters Purpl is a ‘closed group’ discount community for people with disabilities, created to help offset the extra costs of living with a disability. Verification is essential because it ensures that our […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
July 6, 2024