Businesses embrace Purple Tuesday ethos
SEVERAL local businesses are planning to commit to taking the first steps of improving accessibility for islanders with disabilities, after two successful Purple Tuesday panel sessions yesterday.
Guernsey Disability Alliance partnership director Karen Blanchford said it was great to see lots of new faces at the events.
‘We had new conversations with new people and we have definitely raised awareness.
‘We got interest from people who are keen to take the first step.’
More than 50 people attended the two events, while others chose to watch via a livestream.
The breakfast session featured talks from local experts exploring customer experience, physical access and digital access.
Speakers from the Co-op, Deloitte and the Guernsey Employment Trust gave talks at the panel discussion which centred around the spending power of disabled people, which equates to £274m. locally.
‘The panel worked really well and I was happy with that. We have started the conversation, now we just need to continue it for the next 365 days.’
Capacity was reduced to keep in line with Covid-19 advice, but Mrs Blanchford said she was very happy with the turnout.
The panel discussion was hosted by the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce.
GCC member executive Alexandera Rowe said: ‘Chamber has historically always supported inclusivity and accessibility, and we were delighted to be hosting the lunchtime panel discussion to raise awareness of this important initiative’.
