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The PurpleSpace resources are an exclusive suite of insight publications, briefings and templates that bring something new to the table.


Our unique and extensive contact with Disabled Employee Network and Employee Resource Group leaders means that we are close to their challenges and so can create practical resources that help drive culture change on disability. All resources are free to our members and some are freely available to anyone interested in tips for building disability confidence from the inside out.


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Insight Report - April 2026 Part of your job is to help overcome obstacles

Stepping Up / Publication



April 2026 Peer Leadership Roundtables – Part of your job is to help overcome obstacles. 



  • Insights drawn from two Peer Leadership Roundtables and breakout discussions 





  • Grounded in the experiences shared by disability ERG/Network leaders 





  • Helpful for disability ERG/Network leaders to know, when influencing their organisations for better WPA provision and building the

Building Inner Confidence Course Transcript

Starting Out


PurpleSpace is on a mission to develop the inner confidence of every disabled employee so that we all feel able to share aspects of our story and to request the adjustments or accommodations we need to thrive.

We have designed this course to support employees with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions and neurodivergence to build their inner confidence and personal

Confident Conversations Podcast Kate Nash OBE with Matthew Johnston

Stepping Up / Podcast


In this special edition Confident Conversations podcast Kate Nash OBE, founder of PurpleSpace talks to Matthew Johnston a lifetime advocate for systemic change regarding disability inclusion, accessible tech and AI.
His career started at IBM and he subsequently worked for a number of organisations including UBS, Merryl Lynch, Legal & General and Morgan Stanley until he finally found himself at

Masterclass - Accessible Communications and Events with Catherine Grinyer (Powered by the Futurists)

Stepping Up / Webinar


Learn from Founder and Director of Attendable, Catherine Grinyer, how you can maximise the accessibility of communications and events and encourage your organisations to do the same.
Members can view the full session and slide deck below.

ERG Leader to DEI Professional - Lessons learnt along the way

Stepping Up / Podcast


The relationship between disability ERG/Network Leaders and their colleagues in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team is crucial in driving meaningful change within an organisation.
In this session, we have worked with the following experienced DEI practitioners who have previously led Disability ERG/Networks and so have experience of the relationship from both sides:

  • Cherrelle

Australia and New Zealand Peer Leadership Roundtable Summary - August 2025

Stepping Up / Briefing Paper


Read the summary from our ANZ Peer Leadership Roundtable at EY’s Sydney office on 27 August 2025. 
With over 20 in-person and more than 30 online participants, the turnout reflected the growing appetite for connection among Disability Employee Network (DEN) leaders across Australia and New Zealand. 
 

MSD Authenticity Series with Kate Nash OBE

Thriving / Podcast


PurpleSpace are delighted to collaborate with MSD, known as Merck in the US and Canada, on this Authenticity Series, a collection of seven conversations with extraordinary colleagues about their experiences of disability and work.
It can be difficult to work for a large corporation and talk about your disability experience. That’s true in the pharmaceutical industry and indeed across the full



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