{"product_id":"positively-purple-build-an-inclusive-world-where-people-with-disabilities-can-flourish-9781398608474","title":"Positively Purple: Build an Inclusive World Where People with Disabilities Can Flourish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Business Book Awards 2023 - Diversity, Inclusion \u0026amp; Equality\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINALIST: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Indie Excellence Award 2023 - Social\/Political Change\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 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 \u003ci\u003ePositively Purple\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSharing a compelling personal story, \u003cb\u003eKate Nash\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon'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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Nash OBE \u003c\/b\u003eis 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 \u0026amp; CEO of PurpleSpace (www.purplespace.org). Established in 2015 it is the world's only professional development membership hub for disability employee resource groups. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kogan Page","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533984502034,"sku":"9781398608474","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b58c1b9f-c2d6-4116-a38d-547a81990551.jpg?v=1731417686","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/positively-purple-build-an-inclusive-world-where-people-with-disabilities-can-flourish-9781398608474","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}