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Purple Tuesday, 1 Russell Way, Chelmsford (2025)

16/11/2025

💜 Disability History Month begins today.

This year’s theme, Disability, Life and Death, asks us to reflect on how society values disabled lives. At Purple Tuesday, since accessibility is at the heart of everything we do we choose to honour that value by celebrating the innovations that have empowered disabled people for centuries.

Did you know the first typewriter was invented to help a blind woman write independently?

Accessibility isn’t new, it’s historic, radical, and transformative. And it’s shaped the tools we all use today.

Let’s start this month by recognising disabled ingenuity and the legacy of inclusive design.

Alt text: A vintage purple typewriter sits on a wooden surface. Below it, a caption reads: “Did you know? The first known typewriter (ancestor to the modern keyboard) was invented in 1808 by Pellegrino Turri to help his blind friend, Countess Carolina Fantoni, write legibly and independently.” At the bottom is the Purple Tuesday logo and tagline: “Accessibility Everyday, Everywhere for Everyone.”

14/11/2025

Today is World Usability Day.

A reminder that true accessibility goes beyond ramps and lifts, it lives in our websites, apps, emails, and every digital experience we create.

At Purple Tuesday, we champion accessibility everywhere, every day, for everyone. That means asking the hard questions:

🔍 Is your content usable by screen readers?
🔍 Does it meet WCAG 2.2 standards?
🔍 Can everyone navigate it with ease and dignity?

Let’s build digital spaces that include, empower, and respect disabled users. Because accessibility isn’t an add-on, it’s a foundation.

Alt text: A person sits at a desk with a laptop and smartphone, resting their head on their arm in apparent frustration. They wear a white shirt and smartwatch. The background is a gradient of purple shades. Text reads: “Purple Tuesday. Accessibility Everyday. Everywhere for Everyone. Is your content accessible? Today is World Usability Day. A reminder that true accessibility goes beyond the physical. Does your digital content meet WCAG 2.2?”

11/11/2025

One week ago, we lit up Piccadilly. We lit up the sky. We lit up conversations.

But the real spark of was never in the spectacle, it was in the shift. The shift toward listening, adapting, and designing with accessibility at the core.

Since then, pledges have turned into plans. Conversations have turned into collaborations. And across sectors and borders, we’re seeing the ripple effect of what happens when inclusion isn’t an afterthought, it’s the starting point.

Whether its here in the UK, in the UAE, Oman, Jersey, Germany, Pakistan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Ireland or North America one thing’s already clear: this movement is growing, and it’s growing with purpose.

Let’s keep building. Let’s keep challenging. Let’s keep making accessibility the norm, not the exception.

Video Description: A global celebration of inclusion unfolds in this vibrant montage. It opens in London, where the iconic Piccadilly Lights beam messages of accessibility as Jamie Kerruish from Boots shares why the brand proudly sponsored Purple Tuesday this year. We then shift to Dubai, where Jessica Smith OAM PLY speaks on breakfast radio while purple-lit landmarks shimmer across the skyline. Back in the UK, Eden Addison Grocock reflects on her experience at the Piccadilly networking breakfast, sharing what Purple Tuesday means to her, as dynamic influencer content brings the day to life on screen. From dance performances in shopping centres to creators like Blind Toby spotlighting local accessibility wins, the energy is contagious. The montage closes with joyful snapshots of communities celebrating together, smiling, connecting, and championing change. The final scene features the No Horn Unicorn drone show above Westfield, where children, families, Dr Shani Dhanda, and Mike Adams gaze upward as magical forests and unicorns light up the sky, bringing a children's story of inclusion to life.

07/11/2025

A few days later, all the decorations have been packed away and the team is reflecting on the incredible energy of the campaign. 🙌 We're so proud of the global impact we made together!

But this isn't the finish line, it's the fuel that will keep us going for next year! We’re already planning next steps to ensure the focus on accessibility and inclusion continues year-round.

Thank you again for joining us on the day. Let’s keep pushing for a better, more accessible future! 💜

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Image 1: The Purple Tuesday Team and partners attending the production at the Piccadilly Lights. The large group, including Purple Tuesday sponsors, the Purple Tuesday team, Lee Keogh, Alex Vasquez, Ayuna Berbidaeva, Victoria Jenkins, Tom Ryan-Elliott, Sebastian Fontenelle, Kris Foster, and Amy Riddett, are outside. Several individuals use wheelchairs, and Mike, who has short legs and no arms, is in the center. The billboard displays: "Accessibility every day, everywhere, for everyone."

Image 2: Purple Tuesday ambassador Isaac Hayes, seated in a red powered wheelchair, speaks into a microphone alongside Faride Schroff (SENsational foundation). They are on stage at the Purple Tuesday Forum in Hong Kong. A purple banner reads: "Amplifying Accessibility Leading the Way in Customer Inclusion." Text in the corner promotes Purple Tuesday and Accessibility.

Image 3: Purple Tuesday ambassador Jessica Smith gives a book reading for her Just Jessica books to a large group of schoolchildren sitting on the floor in a library at Al Shohub Private school in the UAE. Text in the corner promotes Purple Tuesday and Accessibility.

Image 4: The Purple Tuesday team, including Ambassadors Ayuna Berbadieva, Lee Keogh, and Sebasian Fontenelle, at Westfield Square for Shani Dhanda's book signing. The group is indoors, posing for a photo. Several people use wheelchairs. Mike, who has short legs and no arms, stands among them. Text on the image promotes Purple Tuesday and Accessibility.

06/11/2025

It's time to ! 💜

We're challenging you this November to find and celebrate good accessibility in the world around you.

👀 See it: Look for examples worth praising.

📸 Snap it: Take a photo.

📲 Share it: Post it on your socials!

Alt text: Image 1: A graphic with purple and yellow circular background shapes. The centre features two hands, one yellow with a prosthetic hand and one purple, clasping in a handshake within a circle. Text around the circle reads: "We want you to Think Accessibility this November".

Image 2: A purple and yellow graphic promoting accessibility awareness. The text reads: "See Accessibility. Look out for any examples worth praising and take a photo of them. Make sure to ask permission if your photo includes others who may not want to be photographed." The image illustrates two people looking at a phone screen.

Image 3: A purple and yellow graphic with a large yellow lightbulb radiating light rays inside a purple circle. Text reads: "Think Accessibility. Take time to look at the world around you through the lens of accessibility. Considering physical, sensory, service and communication related factors."

Image 4: A purple and yellow graphic showing a hand pointing an arrow up toward a globe, sharing a photo from a mobile phone. Text reads: "Share Accessibility. Take your photo and share it on your socials to show the world what good accessibility really looks like! Using the hashtags: "

Let's show the world what inclusion looks like. Don't forget to use:

05/11/2025

From the Piccadilly Lights to our inclusive drone show, from webinars to pledges, from the UK, to the UAE was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we Think Accessibility.

Here's a snippet of what the Purple Tuesday team got up to yesterday, we're still keeping up with global celebrations and will gather together everything for a full recap of the day in the coming weeks!

Thank you to every partner, volunteer, attendee, and viewer who helped make this day unforgettable.

Let’s keep the momentum going. Because after all, Purple Tuesday isn’t just a one-day event, it’s a long-term commitment.

A special thank you to our ambassadors who attended: Dr Shani Dhanda , Lee Keogh fCMgr, Alex Vasquez, Ayuna Berbidaeva, Victoria Jenkins, Tom Ryan-Elliott, sebastian fontenelle, Kris Foster, Amy Riddett and Mark WebbDr Shani Dhanda , Lee Keogh fCMgr, Alex Vasquez, Ayuna Berbidaeva, Victoria Jenkins, Tom Ryan-Elliott, sebastian fontenelle, Kris Foster, Amy Riddett and Mark Webb

Along with, our sponsors, partners and supporting organisations: .drones .global .uk

Video Description: A Powerful montage of mingling between businesses and the disability community as the large screen at the piccadilly lights conveys a message of accessibility, inclusion and seeing the world through a lens of accessibility. An engaging and close knit networking breakfast to follow, and and audiences stood in awe watching as colourful drones lit up the sky above Westfields with imagery of unicorns and magic.

04/11/2025

The No Horn Unicorn Light Show at Westfield London is rescheduled for 5:30 PM today!

We had to push back the start due to high winds, but the drone show is officially happening at 5:30 PM.

Catch the show live in person or watch our live stream on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpletuesnov/

We'll also share full coverage later for anyone who can't attend.

Stay tuned! 💜

Alt text: A vibrant graphic featuring a deep purple background with decorative white, yellow, and purple circles in the corners. The white text on the image announces a scheduling change. It reads: "Due to unsuitable wind speeds above Westfield London for drones. We have moved today's No Horn Unicorn light show to 5:30pm.

04/11/2025

Join us for a practical, no-fluff session on how your organisation can become more accessible.

We’ll cover real-world examples, common barriers, and simple changes that make a big difference for disabled customers and employees.

Accessibility isn’t just a moral imperative, it’s a business essential. Let’s build workplaces and services that work for everyone.

Join the free webinar today!: https://purpletuesday.co/Events/Purple-Tuesday-2025-Webinar

04/11/2025

The Purple Pound is now worth an incredible £446 billion.

That’s £446 billion in spending power from disabled people and their households in the UK, and $18 Trillion globally yet many businesses still overlook accessibility in their business strategy.

Purple Tuesday is a call to action: not just to do better, but to recognise that inclusion is a strategic advantage.

Accessibility isn’t a compliance checkbox. It’s a growth opportunity, a brand differentiator, and a way to build lasting trust with millions of customers.

Let’s stop seeing accessibility as a cost and start seeing it as the future of business.

Alt text: A vibrant purple image with a large, octagonal purple coin-like shape at the centre. The coin features a thumbs-up icon in the middle and is ringed by the text: "Purple Pound - £446bn - Purple Pound - £446bn". The entire image is surrounded by an explosion of purple, yellow, and white shapes.

03/11/2025

A Day of Storytelling, Inclusion & Sky Art

Join us at Westfield London this Tuesday for a groundbreaking celebration of accessibility, creativity, and community:

📚 Book Signing with Shani Dhanda
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Westfield Atrium
Meet author and Global Ambassador Shani Dhanda and get your copy of The No Horn Unicorn signed.

🦄 Drone Show Spectacular
5:45 PM | Westfield Square
Experience a low-noise, sensory-considerate drone show designed for neurodiverse and disabled audiences. Curated by Lumina, this aerial performance brings Shani’s story to life in the sky.

This first-of-its-kind event, powered by Purple Tuesday, is a bold invitation to rethink inclusion and celebrate accessibility in all its forms.

Free and open to all.
Let’s light up the sky with inclusion!

Alt text: A dark image showing a bright green drone light show of a unicorn without a horn floating above a building marked 'Westfield'. Text on the poster reads: Purple Tuesday Presents: An inclusion story in lights, No Horn Unicorn by Dr Shani Dhanda. It also lists the event details: 4th Nov | Westfield Square | 5:45PM and a Book Signing with Shani Dhanda: Westfields Atrium | 3:30 - 5:00pm. The show is sponsored by Westfield and lights are by Lumina.

03/11/2025

Tomorrow’s the day! 💜

Get ready to join the global movement for disability inclusion.

Alt text: Public gathering in a city square with a large digital billboard displaying “Access Denied,” “Housing,” “Transport,” and “Purple Tuesday.” Crowd includes wheelchair users and people in purple clothing. Overlaid text reads: “Tomorrow is the big day! How will you be celebrating Purple Tuesday?” Purple and yellow circular graphics add vibrancy and reinforce the theme of accessibility awareness.

02/11/2025

We’re almost there 💜

What is everyone doing for Purple Tuesday?

Alt text: Promotional graphic with a bright orange background and scattered purple circles. Central white circle contains the text: “2 Days until Purple Tuesday 2025.” The number “2” is large and purple, with “Days until” in smaller text above “Purple Tuesday” and “2025” below. The design is bold and cheerful, building anticipation for the event.

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