OUR VALUES:
Communication- We will always endeavour to communicate with people using their preferred language or method. We will communicate frequently, be open and honest and ensure the message we are communicating is clear, concise and will not cause offence.
Excellence- We will do our very best in all we undertake. We will work collaboratively and take responsibility for the outcomes. We will aim to inspire, take a pride in what we do and deliver our services efficiently and effectively.
Person centred- We will listen to the people we support and deliver services that best meet their individual needs and empower them to live the lives they choose. We will treat everyone with dignity and compassion.
Respect- We respect people for who they are and for their knowledge, skills and experience as individuals and team members. We will respect each other’s views and opinions, and when necessary challenge constructively, positively and politely.
THINGS WE ARE PROUD OF:
We hosted the UK’s largest event on deafblindness- For the second year running, we hosted a hugely successful Deafblind Convention. The event connected us to over 900 professionals, academics and individuals which, it is believed, makes it the largest event about deafblindness ever held in the UK.
We launched an award-winning education project- Throughout the year, we proudly embarked on our education project which is motivated by the desire to give every child a meaningful education. Throughout the year we have produced a report, ‘Standing out and fitting in’, which highlights feedback from teachers and parents about the provision of education for young people who are deafblind. It recently won the Education Award at the ScottishPower Foundation awards – a hugely proud moment for everyone involved.
We support better mental health- It’s a sad reality that deafblindness and mental health concerns go hand in hand. We now employ two counsellors to offer all members the support they need. We are here for everyone when they need us.
We reconnected Wales- Thanks to generous support from the National Lottery Community Fund, we launched a three year project to empower people who are deafblind in South Wales to overcome personal challenges in confidence, motivation and mobility. It also addresses a lack of inclusivity within local social opportunities.
We help people to access employment- Knowing that only 20% of people who are deafblind and of working age are in employment, we developed a project to give people the skills and confidence to enter the world of work. The ‘Access Employment’ programme addresses the barriers to employment for people who are deafblind.
