Christmas Gift Ideas for Disabled People 

It is that time of year again! Sometimes, it can be challenging to know what to buy disabled people, so I have put together a list of a few suggestions- my Christmas gift ideas for disabled people.

1. Heated blanket and fun hot water bottles. Often when not being as mobile you can get a lot colder. I love my heated blanket. I have this one from Costco, but there are also USB charging (cordless ones).

Books and Audio Books

2. Books and audio books

• Unlearning Ableism by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields is released on 21st November 2025. You can order it here. It is an ultimate, no-nonsense guide to understanding disability and unlearning ableism. Perfect for a disabled person ready to self-advocate, or an ally who is ready to do more than just talk about inclusion. Also available in audio book.

• Pave Your Way With Chronic Illness by Pippa Stacey. Is a self-discovery journal for people with long-term health conditions. It is designed to help you reconnect with yourself and the things that make you happy, while holding space for the challenges of chronic illness.

• The View From Down Here:On Being Disabled in an Ableist World by Lucy Webster. Ideal for young women. Lucy shares her powerful story and gives us insight to navigating the world as a disabled young woman. She talks about sexism and the intersection of being disabled and a woman in the world today. Also available in audio book.

Useful Accessories

3. Blue badge holder or fancy rail/bus ticket holder- Blue Badge Company, Etsy and Amazon.

4. Wheelchair or aids accessories. Wheelchair covers and wheelchair or walker bag holders –Bundle Bean

5. Fancy water bottles and thermos mugs.

Hobbies and Trips out

6. Do they have a particular hobby e.g. crafts, jigsaws or accessible ballet and dance lessons with Kate Stanforth Academy of Dance or a member of her team- could you contribute to this. Or if you are not sure what dance lesson to book, why not buy a gift card?

7. A trip out- if they are on benefits, or only able to work part-time cash flow may be limited to do something ‘nice’. (Tip check the place is accessible and meets their needs first!) Some examples include: afternoon tea, the theatre, gardens, exhibitions, galleries, concerts, theme parks etc. They can be expensive or not depending on your budget.

Sometimes it is not ‘stuff’ people need, but enjoyment and time spent with them, doing something nice- making memories is more important. Especially, when wheelchairs are involved you need all the space you can get.

Chocolate and Food Hampers

8. Chocolate! Like Lindt, Merci, Hotel Chocolat, Chococo to name a few. If allergies are involved there are companies like NoMo (dairy, egg, nut and gluten free chocolate). Or a food hamper containing a few of their favourite luxury items, that maybe they wouldn’t buy for themself. The latter being especially good for university students and people who live on their own.

Socks

9. Purple socks and Stand Out socks. Purple Sock Day is celebrated on 3rd December annually and 50% of the proceeds go to supporting disabled entrepreneurs. These are really soft bamboo socks. Stand Out Socks produce fun socks and is run by disabled people with Downs Syndrome. These can also be purchased in Tesco.

The Favourites

10. And of course special shower or bath products, perfume/aftershave, scarfs, gloves, jewellery, photo frames, stationery, Christmas decorations!

This list is generalised and all disabilities are different, so please be mindful if the person can’t eat- don’t get them chocolate or if they can’t wear socks don’t get them socks if you get what I mean.

Also remember my code RAMP10 for 10% off orders over £100 in CareCo.

What else would you add to the list for Christmas ideas for disabled people?

Hannah x