Discover the inspiring journey of Mike Adams in this powerful TEDx talk at the University of Essex. Explore how a 45-second job interview rejection ignited a passion to change the disability conversation. Learn about the challenges faced by 14.1 million disabled people in the UK, from employment opportunities to education attainment and quality of life. Gain insights into Adams' vision of shifting the disability narrative from charity and welfare to value, contribution, and opportunity. Understand the importance of addressing accessibility in both built and online environments, and the need for confident allies to make impactful changes. Join Adams, the Founder and CEO of Purple, as he shares his mission to take everyone on a disability inclusion journey, equipping them with knowledge and tools to make a difference. Witness how this OBE recipient and three-time Powerlist Top 100 influential disabled person is leading the drive to create a world that recognizes the commercial and social benefits of disability inclusion. Read more