Vision:
That all disabled students will have equal opportunities in post-16 learning and training. In particular, that they will not be discriminated against on financial grounds.
Mission:
To improve the lives of disabled students by:
Providing grants to help cover the additional costs they have to incur as a result of their disability, where such costs are not adequately funded by available statutory awards.
Helping them and their families to access appropriate information and advice on the best facilities and all sources of funding available to them.
Raising awareness about the barriers that continue to prevent disabled people from achieving their full potential in their studies.
Values:
Equality |
We believe disabled people should have truly equal opportunities to pursue their chosen studies and succeed in them. |
Qualifications |
We value educational and training qualifications and recognise their importance in helping disabled people obtain better employment. |
Understanding |
We strive to understand the issues faced by disabled students who approach us and to provide support wherever possible. |
Inclusiveness |
We believe in the value of diversity. We respect people’s different strengths, beliefs and culture and we recognise their abilities over their disabilities. |
Potential |
We have a strong desire for all disabled students to achieve their full potential in their studies, seeing it as a stepping stone towards a successful and independent future. |
We EQUIP disabled students to achieve study success, leading to lifelong benefits.