Disability ERG/Network leadership is complex terrain. There is much to learn and most ERG/Network leaders aren’t experts in the full range of accessibility requirements that their members and wider colleagues may have.

Yet, disability ERG/Network leaders must ‘walk the talk’ by modelling good practice when it comes to accessible communications and events. This ensures that their messages and activities are inclusive to the community they serve and it can set a strong example for the wider community.

This month, we invite you to consider:

• How could you improve the accessibility of your ERG’s communications and events?

• What have you learnt from the disabled employees who engage with your communications and events?

• How can you support your organisation to improve its own approach to accessibility?

Masterclass for disability ERG/Network leader on accessible comms and events

This month, we host an online Masterclass on how disability ERG/Network leaders can maximise the accessibility of their communications and events and encourage their organisations to do the same. There are two sessions to choose from:

9 October 10:00 BST / 15:30 IST / 20:30 ACDT

9 October 16:00 BST / 11:00 EST

#PositivelyPurple Strategic Forum 

The #PositivelyPurple Strategic Forum extending the #PositivelyPurple movement (formerly #PurpleLightUp) to ensure a universal, global and life-affirming celebration of the contribution of employees with disabilities as a mark of respect to the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December each year.

The next forum meeting is on the 1 October at 16:00 GMT / 11:00 EDT

Register here.

Networkology Impact Strategic Forum 

Chaired by PurpleSpace Ambassador and Workplace Disability Lead at Channel Four, Giles Barker. The Networkology Impact Strategic Forum supports PurpleSpace’s strategic goal of building high performing disability ERGs via enhanced leadership capacity.

The Networkology Impact Strategic Forum meets on 30 October at 16:00 GMT / 11:00 EST.

For more information, email kirstie@purplespace.org