Easy Read Strategy 2022-2027
![James Ware](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/James_Ware_%28physician%29.png?itok=3y5v49dc)
SeeAbility was set up over 200 years ago by people who had big dreams for people with disabilities.
![Dreaming](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Think4.png?itok=-PExjhfV)
It’s now more than 200 years later, but we still have big dreams.
![Working together](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/CQC%20Group%20Meet%202.png?itok=2g1xxF6L)
We worked with people we support, their families and people who work at SeeAbility to make a plan for the next five years.
![Talking](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Explain%20Situation.png?itok=g3juu9a-)
We wanted to make sure everyone had their say to tell us what their goals and dreams are.
![Person with power](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Confident.png?itok=ZZPRsDmY)
We’re calling for three changes:
- A change in who has power.
![Dream](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Think4_0.png?itok=iEtGWxWc)
- A change so people can go for their dreams and ambitions.
![Making a choice](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Choose%20home4.png?itok=a34EU6kj)
- A change in who makes choices in people’s lives.
![Everyone being included](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Everyone.png?itok=9_tqPNNe)
We want to lead this change so we can help make everyone feel included in the world.
![Respect](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Respect%203.png?itok=zr_WaTxc)
Respect is our starting point.
![Person imagining](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Think%20twice1.png?itok=JrZE6f54)
We spark imagination.
![Group of people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Group%2065.png?itok=fG_8R8L_)
We learn together to be our best.
![Friends doing a thumbs up](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Friends7%202.png?itok=lJbDQ4_a)
We believe in each other.
![Happy people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Thumbs%20Up%203.png?itok=4N3jnHC6)
Excellence
We support people to live their best life.
![Person talking and listening](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Talk%20and%20listen%20%281%29.png?itok=P7_Gts05)
We’ve listened to what people want in their life.
![Activities](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Activities%20%281%29.png?itok=7fyi012T)
This might be to try new things, learn new skills, have a job or make relationships.
![People hugging](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Hug.png?itok=R2379yPQ)
Supporting people to live, love, thrive and belong.
![Happy person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Happy.png?itok=uDht-LmK)
We will support people to live their best lives by:
![Choosing a home](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Choose%20Care%20Home.png?itok=S2H1t5Er)
- Supporting people to live where they want to, with choice and control over how they live their lives.
![Supporter](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Supporter.png?itok=Gd_JqQF-)
- Learning more about how we can keep getting better at providing the best support.
![Ready Willing and Able](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/RWA.jpg?itok=R3d8NaUd)
- Supporting more people to have a job through supported employment.
![Using a computer](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Computer%202.png?itok=H5KydRaA)
- Supporting more people to learn digital and in-person skills, confidence and connection.
![Eye test](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Optician%20eye%20test2%20%281%29.png?itok=wVIQM_Ol)
- Pushing for change so that more people have access to the eye care they need.
![Happy people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Group%2030.png?itok=JG68CmM7)
All of the things we want to do under our theme of Excellence will support people to have the best life possible.
![Community](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Everyone_0.png?itok=cOgr30-r)
Community
We will make a community where people love to come to live and work and are supported to do their best.
![Happy supporter](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Supporter%204.png?itok=0hzVp980)
Everyone who works at SeeAbility wants to make a difference in people’s lives.
![Happy person at work](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Thumbs%20up.png?itok=EBq6Fkp3)
We want to make sure everyone who works at SeeAbility feels valued and happy at work.
![Good wellbeing](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Wellbeing%202.png?itok=fsuY9lwg)
We want everyone to feel supported in their mental and physical health.
![Working as a team](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Plan%20Together.png?itok=I8w_OPCq)
We also want to make sure that our teams have the best people in them.
![Happy community](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Group%2019.png?itok=4n9rwWn9)
We will make a positive community at SeeAbility by:
![Celebrating](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Excited%20Women%201.png?itok=7JMZGhV2)
- Celebrating people’s good work that makes a difference.
![Staff team support](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Staff%20Team%20Support.png?itok=FdfwgnJ0)
- Making sure our support teams can make changes themselves to improve people’s support.
![Money](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Money%20-%20British%20%281%29.png?itok=ogUl8jll)
- Increasing our pay and benefits to show people who work at SeeAbility that they are valued.
![Group hugging](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Group%2059.png?itok=c7Mx9wCk)
- Taking care of each other.
![Training](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Co-Training%204.png?itok=GhlEyGl8)
- Making sure more people can get training and move forward in their careers.
![Happy people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Friends%20Three%201%20%281%29.png?itok=vLUH8jjE)
We will make SeeAbility into a place where people can thrive, learn from mistakes and support each other to be our best.
![Group discussion](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/group.png?itok=upNPkkiG)
We will make sure all colleagues have a greater say in how SeeAbility is run.
![Happy boss](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Boss%20pleased.png?itok=qIeUQTSR)
All of the things we want to do under our theme of Community will mean we know people are their best selves at work.
![Person getting a job](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Handshake%209.png?itok=flqViC_9)
Transformation
We will keep working towards a future full of opportunity for people we support and our colleagues.
![People in their home](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Home%20inspection%205.png?itok=ci6opTkX)
We want to support more people to live ordinary lives, in their own home, doing what they enjoy with people they love to be with.
![Choosing a home](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Choose%20home4%20%281%29.png?itok=PT_BwXFY)
We will provide more opportunities for people to leave hospital and live the lives they want.
![Zoom meeting](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Zoom%20Meeting%201.png?itok=JO_KGYP3)
We also want to use more technology to work together more quickly and easily.
![Easy read](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Easy%20Read%20Info%201.png?itok=F8jBOyYW)
Technology will also mean we can make accessibility better for people we support and people who work at SeeAbility.
![Choosing](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/You%20choose2.png?itok=ozx4jVZ-)
We will support people to have more choice and opportunities by:
![New home](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Sell%20Home.png?itok=Ucon7Bit)
- Opening new homes in new areas to support more people.
![Goals](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Goals%20%281%29.png?itok=4CDW_Jre)
- Do our homework and find new ways of helping people achieve their goals.
![Thinking about money](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Think%20money.png?itok=XtAekCvA)
- Making long term decisions about our money so we can grow more.
![Charity money](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Charity%28give%29.png?itok=qBKI9ZF_)
- Growing our fundraising and volunteering teams so we have more money and opportunities for people we support.
![The earth](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Planet%20Earth%201.png?itok=aEBbdVV6)
- Thinking about how we can make our impact on the environment smaller.
![Thumbs up](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Thumbsup4.png?itok=AKPW1kZl)
All of the things we want to do under our theme of Transformation will mean we can provide more and better support for people.
![Speaking up](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Speak%20Up%206.png?itok=zWSzezHp)
Voice
People with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss will be heard and seen as equals.
![Heart](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Love%20Emoji.png?itok=LY3OOW8k)
The people we support are at the heart of everything we do.
![Listening to people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/CQC%20Group%20Meet%202_0.png?itok=TrciSfZh)
We will listen to the voices of people we support, their families and our colleagues, no matter how they communicate.
![Inclusion](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Group%2057.png?itok=pBUSUkwC)
We will also make SeeAbility a place where all our colleagues feel welcome and included.
![Speaking up](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Speak%20up%201.png?itok=UpgoTm7m)
We will make sure people’s voices are heard by:
![People with lived experience](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Group%2012.png?itok=MbRXpAw8)
- Making sure our goals as a charity are decided by people with lived experience and our colleagues.
![Self advocacy](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Advocacy%20Self%201.png?itok=yCw0DK_8)
- Supporting people with disabilities to grow in confidence and leadership skills, to speak up for themselves and others.
![Speaking up](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Annabelle%204.png?itok=4kuf6G_u)
- We will act on the voices of people with lived experience of disability, so they can be heard even louder.
![Accessible text](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Large%20print%20%281%29.png?itok=Yw42Rvn3)
- Championing accessibility, both within SeeAbility and by calling for change in other organisations.
![Inclusive workplace](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Desk%20work%201.png?itok=eJLPhCER)
- Making SeeAbility an inclusive place to work, so more people from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities feel supported to work for us.
![Hiring person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Handshake%2012.png?itok=WgXqC5zJ)
- Hiring Experts by Experience, who will support us to keep improving.
![Happy people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Friends7%202%20%281%29.png?itok=dBkB1yUZ)
It’s so important that everyone feels that they belong and their opinion matters.
![Shouting](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2022-09/Shout%202.png?itok=s81ikW1X)
All of the things we want to do under our theme of Voice will mean that people will be heard.