Welcome to the Purple Door Project
The Purple Door Project is a visibility and inclusion campaign led by people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We recognise and celebrate businesses and public spaces that offer a genuine welcome — not just accessibility, but dignity, safety, and respect.
When someone receives a Purple Door sticker, it means:
“This is a place where we are seen, supported, and treated equally.”
Through simple training, community feedback, and public recognition, we help create spaces where everyone belongs.
Join us — and make inclusion visible.
Empowering Adults with Disabilities
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding.
Our mission is to create a world where everyone belongs.
Through training and support, we empower businesses to embrace diversity and provide meaningful opportunities.
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Training Programs
We're currently developing simple, impactful training designed to help businesses and public spaces become truly inclusive for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
This short online course will be:
Easy to follow – designed for all staff
Affordable – just £10 per person
Recognised – earn a certificate and become eligible for the Purple Door sticker
Respectful and real – built with lived experience at its heart
Whether you run a café, shop, salon, gym, or any public-facing business — this training will give your team the confidence to create a space where everyone feels welcome.
Community Engagement
Our service users give out Purple Door stickers — not us. Recognition is based on real experiences of respect and welcome.
We host local hubs like our once a month Sunday drop-in at Hillsborough Arena, where people with learning disabilities and/or autism can come for food, company, advice, or just a chat.
We raise visibility in the community through events, feedback, and collaborations — from keep-fit sessions to awareness campaigns.
We empower people to shape the world around them — not be sidelined by it.
Want to Get Involved?
Host a Purple Door sticker
Help support one of our Sunday drop-ins
Offer a safe space for people to meet or gain confidence
Promote other business or venues to be part of Purple Door Project
Invite us to speak, train, or co-design your inclusion strategy
Let’s Make Inclusion Real
Whether you’re a person with lived experience, a family member, a support worker, or someone who just wants to help — you’re welcome here.
Consulting Services
Looking to make your organisation more inclusive — but not sure where to start?
The Purple Door Project offers tailored consulting and support for businesses, public services, and employers who want to better include adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Whether you're reviewing your recruitment process, adapting a public space, or developing staff culture — we’re here to help.
We Offer:
Inclusion reviews for your venue or service
Workplace audits and staff feedback sessions
Policy and language advice (Easy Read, signage, communication tips)
Support designing inclusive recruitment processes
Co-production with lived experience — direct input from those who matter most
Why Work With Us?
Because we’re not guessing — we live this.
Everything we offer is shaped by real people, real experiences, and a deep understanding of how inclusion actually feels.
We’ll help you move beyond “tick boxes” and create a culture that welcomes, respects, and empowers.
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