Tag: disability

White Rose Shopping Centre marks Purple Tuesday

White Rose Shopping Centre is celebrating Purple Tuesday tomorrow (7 November 2023) with events and guest feedback sessions to raise awareness of sensory and accessibility issues.   Purple Tuesday is an annual initiative which looks to improve the customer experience for disabled people and their families year-round. Participating organisations must

Social entrepreneurs to expand disabled sports services in Yorkshire

A special loan for business startups is helping two Yorkshire social entrepreneurs share the joy of sport with people who would usually miss out because of disability. Sports development expert Richard Szostak, and champion wheelchair racer Louis Speight, have delivered hundreds of specialist coaching sessions across West Yorkshire, including regular

White Rose to host disability drop-in sessions as part of first ‘Purple Tuesday’

White Rose Shopping Centre is hosting a day of disability drop-in sessions next Tuesday (13 November 2018) to coincide with the UK’s first day dedicated to accessible shopping: Purple Tuesday. Purple Tuesday, which is coordinated by disability organisation Purple, has been endorsed by the government and is being supported by

Ross Care Disability and Independent Living Awareness Week

White Rose Shopping Centre is this week (3–7 September 2018) hosting Ross Care’s Disability and Independent Living Awareness Week, promoting wellbeing among those living with disabilities in Leeds. The event includes daily workshops and demonstrations, mobility scooter healthcare checks, and expert support and advice. Partners include: KYMCO Healthcare Royal National