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 […]

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 […]

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 doubted my diagnosis. Back then, the internet wasn’t the vast resource it is […]

The Incident That Changed Everything In January 2013, a snowy night combined with a bit too much alcohol led to a life-altering fall. The surgery that followed to repair my damaged knee was supposed to fix everything. Instead, it marked the beginning of my journey with chronic pain. The aftermath of this accident left me […]

The Beginning of a New Chapter Four years ago, my life took an unexpected turn when my son, then four years old, experienced his first seizure. The memory of that day remains vivid: he was bathing with his sister when he suddenly became unresponsive. His body went rigid, his colour drained, and his breathing turned […]

A Rocky Start In my twenties, life threw me some unexpected challenges. One day, while sitting at my kitchen table, I experienced sudden muscle paralysis. When I sought medical help, the doctors dismissed my symptoms, suggesting I simply “drink more water.” This marked the beginning of years filled with pain and uncertainty as I navigated […]

I’ve always believed that most disabled people are premium candidates. Like everyone else, we have diverse skills, qualities, and talents. But in addition, we’ve developed other unique skills through living in a world not designed with our needs in mind. Here’s why that makes us not just good candidates, but premium ones. Why You’re a […]

Finding sustainable, paid employment can be particularly challenging for disabled individuals, often requiring a more strategic approach than for their non-disabled peers. Here are the top tips from Evenbreak, an award-winning specialist job board run by disabled people for disabled people, to help you succeed in your job search. 1. Identify Your Strengths Understand What […]