The Grace Eyre charity is celebrating its 113th year in existence. During that time, we have continued to support people with learning disabilities across Sussex.
Our approach
The way in which this support has been delivered has changed over the years, sometimes quite fundamentally. These changes have taken place so that the charity has remained 'fit for purpose'. However one thread that has been maintained during those 113 years has been the belief that people with learning disabilities can and should play a role in society. In today's words 'an equal citizen fulfilling the duties and reaping the rewards of that citizenship'.
When we look at today's society and in particular what has happened in learning disability services over the last 15 years, there have been many changes. Valuing People (2001) and Valuing People Now (2009) are two documents that outline very clearly where people with learning disabilities and their organisations sit in the communities in which they live. We at Grace Eyre are committed to doing our bit to implement Valuing People.
Our vision & mission
"We want to see: people living in their local communities, achieving their dreams and wishes. We will listen to people, provide a service of choice, be flexible in meeting changing needs and wishes and support people to be more independent."
Our values
Grace Eyre want to:
- Listen to people's dreams and wishes and make changes to our services and organisation based on what people say.
- Help each person make informed choices.
- Work in partnership with and include the person, their family, friends and advocates as we try to make things happen.
- Work to challenge discrimination and unfair treatment.
- Include people who use our services in all areas of the organisation.
