The Social Model of Disability is the starting point for everything we do. It’s the idea that people aren’t disabled by their condition, but by a world that doesn’t meet their needs.
For example
Deaf and using BSL
If you're Deaf and use British Sign Language, you're disabled because there's often no BSL interpreter, not because you're Deaf.
Wheelchair user
If you use a wheelchair, you're disabled because there's often no step-free access to buildings, not because you use a wheelchair.
Autistic
If you're autistic and find bright meeting-room lights difficult, you're disabled because the meeting host hasn't adjusted the lighting, not because you're autistic.
Bowel condition
If you have a bowel condition that means you need an accessible toilet, you're disabled by the attitudes of people who make you feel you shouldn't be using one, not by your condition.
Visually impaired
If you're visually impaired, you're disabled by not being given information in audio or large print, not by your visual impairment.
Anxiety and depression
If you have anxiety and depression and find rush-hour travel harder, you're disabled by your employer not making reasonable adjustments, not by your mental health.
We’re positive we can help create a world where everybody has equal access to education, work, and life in a way that meets their needs.