{"id":1290,"date":"2024-12-03T13:05:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T13:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/?p=1290"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:33:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T12:33:26","slug":"purple-sock-day-empowering-the-disabled-community-one-step-at-a-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/purple-sock-day-empowering-the-disabled-community-one-step-at-a-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Purple Sock Day: Empowering the Disabled Community One Step at a Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We partnered with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parallellifestyle.com\/purple-sock-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Purple Sock Day<\/a> this year to celebrate The International Day of Disabled People. Our simple aim is to engage the nation with one, effortless, single act of united solidarity \u2013 to buy &amp; wear a pair of BAM\u2019s purple socks! Purpl&#8217;s goals are to  offset the extra costs of living with a disability, create a community of disabled people and raise positive awareness of disability inclusion, so Purple Sock Day is the perfect partner for us. We are over the moon to be empowering the disabled community one step at a time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/social.desa.un.org\/issues\/disability\/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-3-december\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The International Day of Disabled People<\/a>&nbsp;(IDPD) takes place annually on 03 December. The day was created by the UN in 1992; with the aims to promote the rights &amp; well-being of disabled people across society &amp; raise awareness of disability in every aspect of political, social, economic &amp; cultural life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/brand\/BAM-clothing\">Bam Clothing<\/a> has worked with Purpl and they make luxurious, fully traceable activewear made from natural or recycled fabrics. Now B Corp Certified, in an industry that\u2019s one of the worst for pollution, BAM are on a mission to show how a clothing company can be truly responsible. Purpl members can get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/brand\/BAM-clothing\">15% off with Bam disabled discount codes<\/a> and save money with a brand that cares about the disabled community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today we are sharing some of our photos from Team Purpl along with some of our brilliant brands and supporters to celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/purplesockday\">Purple Sock Day!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/img_2420_720.jpg\" alt=\"Georgina is a white woman in jeans and stripy socks, she has long dark hair and is sat in a living room with a cat celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People \" class=\"wp-image-1291\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2919-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A man poses in a mirror in jeans and a dark top with purple stripy socks, you cant see his face celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People \" class=\"wp-image-1293\" style=\"width:493px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2919-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2919-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2919-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2919-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/purplesockdaymontage720x480-2.png\" alt=\"A montage of photos of a man and woman and two dogs posing in purple socks from Bam celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People \" class=\"wp-image-1294\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1756\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7780-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A black man wears glasses and a beanie hat, casual clothes and purple strip socks, he is sat in a chair and stroking a black and white cat and smiling, he is celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People \" class=\"wp-image-1295\" style=\"width:497px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7780-scaled.jpg 1756w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7780-768x1120.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7780-1054x1536.jpg 1054w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7780-1405x2048.jpg 1405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1756px) 100vw, 1756px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7220-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A pair of legs, crossed at the ankle wearing olive coloured trousers and purple stripy socks for purple sock day 2024\" class=\"wp-image-1296\" style=\"width:495px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7220-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7220-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7220-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7220-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Back Market Takes Part in Purple Sock Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/brand\/back-market\">Back Market<\/a> for joining us in celebrating Purple Sock Day! They said: &#8220;We were introduced to Purple Sock Day through the brilliant Purpl, a partner of Back Market for the last few months. They\u2019re a platform we\u2019re delighted to be working with, and are happy to support the International Day of Disabled Persons with them (and our trendy feet).&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9219-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"A team of staff hang our around a meeting table in an office celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People \" class=\"wp-image-1297\" style=\"width:614px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9219-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9219-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9219-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9219-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back Market are a global refurbished tech marketplace, here to make buying tech reliable, more affordable, and better than new. They work hand-in-hand with professional refurbishers to guarantee that every device has been tested and restored to perfect working condition according to industry standards. All for up to 50% less than brand new. Purpl members can grab <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/brand\/back-market\">a Back Market disabled discount<\/a> and get \u00a310 off their order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vivactive Incontinence Choice Show Off Their Purple Socks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another thank you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/brand\/incontinence-choice\">Vivactive Incontinence Choice<\/a> for getting their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/brand\/BAM-clothing\">Bam Purple Socks<\/a> and joining us today! They said: \u201cWe are proud to support Purple Sock Day on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. As a provider of incontinence products, we are committed to promoting dignity, independence, and inclusivity for all. Purple Sock Day aligns with our mission to break barriers and foster understanding, ensuring everyone can live with confidence and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0686-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"A man and a woman pose with their feet on a table in an office with a big screen with the Viactive logo on it, they have Bam socks and are celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People \" class=\"wp-image-1298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0686-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0686-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0686-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0686-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0682-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A man sits in an office wearing jeans and purple and orange bam socks celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People \" class=\"wp-image-1299\" style=\"width:599px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0682-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0682-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0682-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0682-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Incontinence Choice, their passion is to help people with incontinence get on with their lives by being the best in the world at offering and developing customer-preferred incontinence products. The customer is at the heart of everything they do and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/brand\/incontinence-choice\">Purpl members can get 15% off<\/a> as new customers and an extra 10% disabled discount when you subscribe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Purpl Supporters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2072\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A white woman with shoulder length hair smiles to camera, her feet are in the forefront of the image and she is celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People \" class=\"wp-image-1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-3-scaled.jpg 2072w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-3-768x949.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-3-1243x1536.jpg 1243w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unnamed-3-1657x2048.jpg 1657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2072px) 100vw, 2072px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theyorkshirewife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Yorkshire Wife<\/a> for supporting Purpl and Purple Sock Day! Take a look at her video on tiktok!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theyorkshirewife\/video\/7444091722444901664\" data-video-id=\"7444091722444901664\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@theyorkshirewife\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theyorkshirewife?refer=embed\">@theyorkshirewife<\/a> <p>Purple Sock Day 2024 International Day of Disabled People @purpldiscounts @We Are BAM @<a title=\"purplesockday\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/purplesockday?refer=embed\">#PurpleSockDay<\/a> <a title=\"purplesockday2024\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/purplesockday2024?refer=embed\">#purplesockday2024<\/a> <a title=\"purplesockday\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/purplesockday?refer=embed\">#purplesockday<\/a> <a title=\"internationaldayofdisabledpeople\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/internationaldayofdisabledpeople?refer=embed\">#internationaldayofdisabledpeople<\/a> <a title=\"disabilityawareness\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/disabilityawareness?refer=embed\">#disabilityawareness<\/a> <a title=\"disability\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/disability?refer=embed\">#disability<\/a> <a title=\"disabilitytiktok\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/disabilitytiktok?refer=embed\">#disabilitytiktok<\/a> <a title=\"theyorkshirewife\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/theyorkshirewife?refer=embed\">#theyorkshirewife<\/a> <a title=\"mswarrior\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mswarrior?refer=embed\">#mswarrior<\/a> <a title=\"fndwarrior\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fndwarrior?refer=embed\">#fndwarrior<\/a> <a title=\"ms\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ms?refer=embed\">#ms<\/a> <a title=\"fnd\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fnd?refer=embed\">#fnd<\/a> <a title=\"multiplesclerosis\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/multiplesclerosis?refer=embed\">#multiplesclerosis<\/a> <a title=\"functionalneurologicaldisorder\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/functionalneurologicaldisorder?refer=embed\">#functionalneurologicaldisorder<\/a> <a title=\"purple\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/purple?refer=embed\">#purple<\/a> <a title=\"purpl\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/purpl?refer=embed\">#purpl<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c Purple Rain - Prince\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Purple-Rain-6424379161695128321?refer=embed\">\u266c Purple Rain &#8211; Prince<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you Amelia for sharing your photo too! She said &#8220;As someone living with Multiple Sclerosis, I know firsthand the importance of raising awareness, fostering understanding, and building solidarity for disabled people around the world. Wear a pair of purple socks!&nbsp;This effortless gesture is more than just a fashion statement \u2013 it\u2019s a united stand for inclusivity &amp; support for our disabled community, Disabilities that are both visible, or invisible. So here\u2019s to celebrating our resilience, our strength, and our stories. Together, we can spark conversations and make a real difference.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xxamelia28\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow Amelia on Instagram here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"623\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DBC22E20-085C-43E8-AF42-B1877A15C6AD.jpg\" alt=\"A pair of feet wearing purple stripy socks with a hydrangea blossom next to them celebrating Purple Sock Day for the International Day of Disabled People \" class=\"wp-image-1301\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christy from Chronically Christy also shared her Purple Sock Day photo! You can read about Christy and her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/my-journey-with-chronic-kidney-disease-from-survival-to-advocacy-and-connection\">health journey with Chronic Kidney Disease<\/a> to running the fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/chronicallychristy.captivate.fm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">podcast Chronically Christy!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1674\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/processed-652BF10F-6F16-4D65-AC4E-505DAE7A0976-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Christy is a white woman wearing a peach hoodie and purple socks, she is laid on the sofa by a christmas tree with two white fluffy dogs sat by her side\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/processed-652BF10F-6F16-4D65-AC4E-505DAE7A0976-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/processed-652BF10F-6F16-4D65-AC4E-505DAE7A0976-768x502.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/processed-652BF10F-6F16-4D65-AC4E-505DAE7A0976-1536x1005.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/processed-652BF10F-6F16-4D65-AC4E-505DAE7A0976-2048x1340.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tiktok<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@purpldiscounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow us on Tiktok<\/a>? We have so much information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/pip-discounts-and-freebies-2024-maximise-savings-with-your-pip-benefits\">extra support you can get if you claim PIP<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/what-is-pip-and-how-to-apply-for-it\">Personal Independence Payments<\/a>), help with benefits and incredible discounts and deals, so follow us at Purpl Discounts! If you are on Tiktok, then share your Purple Sock Day photos with #PurpleSockDay and tag us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/purpldiscounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a Facebook page<\/a> but also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/702227934953872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Private Members Group<\/a> &#8211; make sure you follow us and join the group! The private group is the best place to get up to date disabled deals and discounts. Also please share your Purple Sock Day photos and #PurpleSockDay and tag us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head over to Instagram and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/purpldiscounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow Purpl Discounts<\/a>, share your Purple Sock Day photos with  #PurpleSockDay and tag us! We will share your photos on our social media and raise positive awareness for&nbsp;disability inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Articles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/stay-warm-and-safe-this-winter-tips-for-disabled-people\">Staying Warm &amp; Safe This Winter as a Disabled Person<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/unlocking-discounts-for-disabled-people-how-purpl-is-bridging-the-1000-monthly-gap\">Unlocking Discounts for Disabled People<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/international-stress-week-reduce-stress-and-improve-wellbeing\">Reduce Stress and Improve Wellbeing Within the Disabled Community<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Purpl is committed to always getting the best disabled discounts and savings for the disabled community.<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We partnered with Purple Sock Day this year to celebrate The International Day of Disabled People. 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