Mike Adams Presentation

1. Changing the way
we do business
Wednesday 26 October 2016

2. • The case for change
- by disabled people
- by businesses
• A model for delivery
• Challenges for us all
Purpose of session

3. • 19% of the UK population have rights under disability
legislation
• The employment rates between disabled and non-
disabled people have remained relatively static over
decades
• Disabled people are nearly three times as likely to have
no formal qualifications as non-disabled adults
A case for change

4. • The Purple Pound is a £212 billion market under
developed
• The fear of offence (language and etiquette) remains
• 45% of employers in 2016 believe disabled people would
be unable to do the role required
A case for change (2)

5. Our vision

7. • Short term accreditation (Disability Confident)
• Employee and consumer longer term strategies (Purple
partner)
• Employment agency
An offer to business

8. • Access to real choice and independence for the
employment of PA’s/carers
• Employment opportunities
• Access to real time information, advice and guidance
An offer to disabled people

9. Changing the Conversation
The Conversation Hub is
Purple’s engine, facilitating and
stimulating conversations
between disabled people and
businesses, working to erode
the silos and provide solutions
via research and development
•Research and analysis
•Product incubation and development
•Bespoke events and round-table discussions
•Specific activity support .
Marrying business
and disabled
people in a way
never seen before

10. • Remaining value driven but with a commercial steel
• Increasing inclusivity
• Innovative/creative products and services
Challenges