Hello all, I’m Gavin. I’m currently the CEO of a technology company, but it wasn’t always this way. My Time at Guide Dogs for the Blind For 18 years, I worked for Guide Dogs for the Blind as a Mobility Instructor. My job was to provide finishing training for soon-to-be guide dogs. They had already […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]