Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

[Last updated: 2025.07.26.]

What is "crip"?

The word “crip” (pronounced krip)
was once used as an insult.
It meant “lame” or “wretched.”

Many disabled people have since reclaimed this word,

giving it a new meaning and power.

Its meaning has already changed.
Today, crip is a point of view,

one that many people take pride in.

The crip perspective means:
we have our own lived experience,
we carry knowledge,
we speak up for ourselves,
and we see the world differently.

This perspective can help us imagine
better ways of living together.

“Crip” doesn’t just mean survival.
It means acting, shaping, resisting,

and proposing something new.

Who can submit material?

Anyone can submit. Really.
All you need is a story
you want to share.
CTRL+ALT+CRIP (say it: control alt crip)
is a community magazine.

It welcomes the writings, drawings,
and ideas of people who
think, question, create,
or simply observe the world around them.

You can send:

texts, short texts and fragments,
notes or diary entries,
drawings, sketches, doodles,
collages and visual experiments,
short films and GIFs,
sound pieces,
photos, etc.

Anything you feel is important.
Anything you want others to see, hear, or feel.

You don’t need to be a trained artist.
You don’t need to be a published writer.
It’s okay if this is your first time sharing something.

In fact, we’re especially glad if you send:

a rough draft,
a journal entry,
a slightly blurry photo,
a voice memo,
or just a half-formed thought.

The most important thing is: speak up.
Let your voice be heard.
Write it down. Show us what you see,
what you think, what you feel.

What can I contribute?

The themes of CTRL+ALT+CRIP are open.
We are curious about your voice,
your creativity, and your perspective.
There are no limits or fixed formats –
everything is welcome, from a note to a photo,
from a memory to a manifesto.

You can also connect to these Sections:

Tricks and Hacks – everyday tips, DIY solutions, survival strategies
Systems and Services – administration, transport, education, healthcare, barriers and solutions
Assistive Technologies – devices, gadgets, apps that support you
Personal Narratives and Archives – life experiences, joys and challenges
Signs and Words – language, communication, modes of expression
Sports and Movement – sports experiences, forms of movement
Desire and Intimacy – love, sexuality, closeness
Kitchen – cooking, eating, recipes, kitchen tools
Joy and Leisure – film, music, games, concerts, cultural experiences
Travel – challenges, experiences, adventures, pushing boundaries
Media – disability representation, critique
Fashion – adaptability, creativity, and self-expression

But anything else that matters from your own perspective is welcome too.

Who edits the magazine?

The magazine has a permanent editorial team,
but we also invite new people to join us for every issue.

We welcome, for example:

guest editors,
creators,
experienced experts,
photographers,
and people from any other creative fields.

Feel free to apply if you would like

to be part of creating the magazine!

You might want to take part in:

editing,
reviewing,
checking easy-to-understand texts,
or contributing creative content
(e.g. photos, illustrations, graphics, videos).

Participation is on a voluntary basis.
At the moment, we are not able to provide payment,
but we are deeply grateful if you share your time
and knowledge with us in this collective work.

For us, it is important to create something together.
Something for everyone, accessible,
and built around a shared cause.

You can reach us at: hello@ctrlaltcrip.com.

We’re looking forward to your contributions.

You can find more information in the Staff menu.