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Purple Tuesday: making retail more accessible

An online session for small business owners about accessible customer service, marking Purple Tuesday.

Date
4 November 2025
Time
10:00 to 11:30
Event type
training
Format
online
Nation / region
UK-wide, Online
Organiser
Demo Accessible Business Network (example organisation)
Cost
Free
Contact email
business@example.org

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About this event

Purple Tuesday is a UK-wide initiative held each November to encourage businesses to improve accessibility for disabled customers.

This demonstration training covers practical, low-cost changes shops and services can make.

What to expect

  • A short presentation followed by an open question and answer session.
  • Contributions from disabled shoppers about their real experiences are included as case studies.

Access information

Accessibility features can change. Please confirm details with the organiser before you travel or book, especially if a specific feature is important to you.

Step-free access
Not stated
Accessible toilets
Not stated
Hearing loop
Not stated
BSL interpretation
Yes
Speech-to-text captioning
Yes
Quiet space available
Not stated
Assistance dogs welcome
Not stated
Accessible transport notes
This is an online-only event, so no venue travel is required.
Other access information
  • A downloadable accessible customer service checklist is provided to all attendees.
Access information last checked
15 September 2025