Positively Purple: Build an Inclusive World Where People with Disabilities Can Flourish

by Kate Nash

Overview

WINNER: Business Book Awards 2023 - Diversity, Inclusion & Equality
FINALIST: National Indie Excellence Award 2023 - Social/Political Change

For many people with a disability, either visible or invisible, that experience is hard to navigate in the context of work. Champion change, for yourself and others, challenge stigma and become Positively Purple.

Sharing a compelling personal story, Kate Nash offers practical advice for how employers can build environments of trust and support for those with disabilities, how employees with disabilities can advocate for themselves and flourish in the workplace and how those without disabilities can be true allies.

Don't become guilty of the soft bigotry of low expectations when it comes to disabled colleagues, employees and customers. Build disability confidence and help create spaces where people with disabilities feel valued and included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398608474
Publisher:	Kogan Page, Ltd.
Publication date:	10/25/2022
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.13(h) x 0.79(d)

About the Author

Kate Nash OBE is a change leader with over 30 years' experience in working strategically to effect long term changes in relation to disabled people. She is the creator & CEO of PurpleSpace (www.purplespace.org). Established in 2015 it is the world's only professional development membership hub for disability employee resource groups.

In 2017 she founded #PurpleLightUp, a global movement of disabled people, allies and champions who celebrate the economic contribution of disabled people to the global economy. This takes place on 3rd December each year as a mark of respect to the UN International Day of Disabled People. Prominent landmarks that have been illuminated include The Shard in London, Blackpool Tower, John F Kennedy Airport, Niagara Falls, Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Australian Parliament. She is based in London, UK.

Table of Contents

** Chapter - 00: Introduction; ** Chapter - 01: Disability identity; ** Chapter - 02: Nature, nurture and a new reality; ** Chapter - 03: The soft bigotry of low expectation; ** Chapter - 04: Who do I want to be when I grow up?; ** Chapter - 05: Disability is a political experience; ** Chapter - 06: Build your network to get ahead; ** Chapter - 07: Lonely in a crowd; ** Chapter - 08: Eradicating shame; ** Chapter - 09: Ensuring an organization is better for having you there; ** Chapter - 10: Getting on at work, rather than simply getting in ; ** Chapter - 11: Starting a long-haul strategy to change the world; ** Chapter - 12: The third phase of change: when movements take off; ** Chapter - 13: Building disability confidence from the inside out; ** Chapter - 14: The futurists; ** Chapter - 15: Afterword; ** Chapter - 16: Notes

Editorial Reviews

"Positively Purple should be required reading for every FTSE 250 CEO. Business leaders need to understand and value 'human capital'. Kate Nash is an expert in helping us recognise the value of every human - including those with disabilities."

Ian Stuart

"Positively Purple is an incredibly powerful and positive view into Kate's world and the invaluable work she continues to do to raise awareness of the challenges millions face daily. Kate Nash delves into the world of work, which for many is a minefield, and opens the door by providing tangible suggestions for people with disabilities and those who are looking to hire the best talent!"

Steve Ingham

"Positively Purple is a tale about the talent and potential of people with disabilities. Any CEO wanting to test the robustness of their disability strategy should understand the politics of disability. Kate Nash's personal story told with brutal honesty, is a compelling read and full of practical lessons."

Duncan Tait

"An unrelentingly positive read! Brilliantly weaves her story with the must-read practical advice for employers. Show how employers can lead as allies to create a powerful movement for change, in delivering an inclusive workplace and society."

Mark Hodgkinson

"There is nothing inevitable about progress - it takes relentless campaigning and great campaigners. Kate Nash is one of those people. Her insights into how to create a space without fear of getting it wrong and the importance of positive campaigning should be read by every social change campaigner."

Tiernan Brady

"Global multinationals like GSK, increasingly choose to learn directly from their employees with disabilities. Building disability confidence from the inside out by investing in a disability employee resource group will make the journey so much easier. Kate's personal story shows us how to supercharge the disability inclusion revolution and create a better, more accessible, working world."

Andy Garrett

"It's hard for me to talk about Kate and her work without sounding like I am always using hyperbole. I find Kate Nash's presence throughout Positively Purple inspiring. Her words embolden the reader to participate as proactive protagonists in the fight for equity. The path she outlines uses lessons from other equality and identity dimensions but adds a particular magic, unique to Kate herself. This book is essential reading for anyone who would call themselves an ally of equity at work. My team and I are all avid fans of Kate and grateful for all her lessons and practical actions."

APS John Amaechi OBE

"Kate Nash has managed to do what no one before her has ever done. Positively Purple is the manuscript for living life and creating epic change for people with disabilities. Kate's special brand of combined grace and spicy wit helps us quite literally feel better for life. She has taught us how to feel good and change the world simultaneously as shown by empirical data. Prepare to have a hard time putting the book down."

Belinda May