Leonard Cheshire Disability

For more than 70 years, we have been supporting disabled people. In the UK and around the world, we work with partners to open doors to opportunity. We also work hard to break down barriers that deny disabled people their basic rights. Our work has global and national impact for individuals and organisations. Through our aims and actions, we believe a fair and inclusive world for everyone is possible. We believe in a fair and inclusive world, where everyone can live as they choose. Our impact framework – Making a difference – sets out how we seek to achieve this. Impact for individuals: Our aims - Disabled people feel respected, valued and safe, choose where and how they live, and participate freely in social and leisure activities. - People achieve improved learning outcomes, their aspirations for work, and financial control. - People can optimise their health and wellbeing. Our actions - We support disabled people to claim their rights, access quality learning and work, and live as they choose. - We work with families and communities to be inclusive. - We address additional barriers faced by girls and women. Impact on organisations and the public: Our aims - The public adopts inclusive behaviours towards people with disabilities. - Communities are fully accessible – including homes, public spaces and transport. - Education providers and employers enable full participation. - Technology, products and services are designed to be inclusive. Our actions - We champion rights, promote inclusive behaviours and challenge discrimination. - We campaign and use our influence to increase access to education, employment, transport and buildings. - We work with organisations to foster inclusive practices. - We promote inclusive innovation in technology, products and services. Impact globally and nationally: Our aims - Full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. - Laws enable individuals to live, learn and work as they choose. - Resources are allocated to ensure policies are delivered in practice. Our actions - We advocate for disability rights with, and build the capacity of, individuals and Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs). - We conduct research and generate evidence to create persuasive insight. - We influence decision-makers to drive change.