As an organisation we have six simple values which we follow in our working practice:
fun
We believe that people should where possible enjoy what they do in life. This should extend to the work place and in volunteering. People shouldn’t go home from work feeling that it was a really bad experience.
choice
We believe that choice is a very important component of everyday life, of working life, and of volunteering. People should have the choice to do things, engage in things, and experience things. Unfortunately, for some disabled people life’s assumptions and the built environment can make choice challenging.
equality
We believe that equality is an important but sometimes challenging part of today’s society. People are diverse and different in many ways but such differences should not influence how people are treated by society.
learning
We believe that learning and education are important life values and contribute to the development of people and society.
participation
We believe that participation is an important part of life. Participation in work, be it paid or voluntary, is something which gives people place and status in society.
empowerment
We believe that change can come about through the empowerment of people and groups to manage and control their own destiny.
As disabled people:
We are keen supporters of the social model of disability. We expect that all members of our team adopt the social model of disability in their working practice. We appreciate that not everyone is going to know what this means and so will provide support and training where appropriate.