Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is the Purple Tuesday Global Disability Partner Purple 2023.
n a remarkable display of global unity, Purple Tuesday 2023 captivated audiences across seven diverse countries on the 7th of November 2023. This year's celebration, which reached far beyond borders, marked a significant milestone for disability inclusion. The momentum of the movement was palpable as events unfolded across the United Kingdom (London, Edinburgh and Watford), UAE, USA, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Germany, along with a profound presence in Pakistan.
In the United Kingdom, Purple Tuesday kicked off at our flagship event in London at Piccadilly Lights which provided the centre stage for the premiere of their new production #AreYouMyBrand.
Canary Wharf Group hosted a celebration reception at their iconic Level39 venue, providing a unique experience against the city's famous skyline. The event showcased the talents of disabled people with comedy provided by disabled comedian Joshua Robertson and artwork by artist Ian Parker. Awards were presented to Disabled Ambassadors in recognition of their contributions to Purple Tuesday and Global and UK Sponsors shared their accessibility stories in an engaging panel discussion. Attendees had the chance to hear from Purple Tuesday Founder Mike Adams OBE, and Shani Dhanda, the UK’s most influential disabled person and Purple Tuesday Ambassador, gaining perspective on the lived experience and business case for disability inclusion.
Scotland celebrated its inaugural Purple Tuesday celebration, hosted by Motability Operations. The event brought together Alexander Stark, a local Disabled Ambassador, sponsors and representatives from the Purple Tuesday team for meaningful discussions on how communities and organisations can unite to make a tangible difference in the lives of disabled people in Scotland.
UAE Held at the Standard Chartered Towers, Purple Tuesday was a vibrant celebration that brought together Purple Tuesday Sponsor organisations, Government representatives, and People of Determination (POD) Ambassadors for a networking reception and panel discussions with our UAE Sponsors Standard Chartered Bank, SHL and Zurich International. This platform fostered connections and reinforced the commitment to promoting accessibility and inclusion in the UAE.
Hidden Disabilities participated in the information reception on Purple Tuesday at Standard Chartered offices, which educated attendees about Purple Tuesday's significance and the bank's partnership with the movement. Delegates actively engaged in a panel discussion, contributing to the exchange of insights and reinforcing the commitment to disability inclusion in Malaysia.
Visit the official website at www.purpletuesday.org to learn more about Purple Tuesday and how you can get involved.