Challenging attitudes and stigma

Why we’re campaigning

Our What makes my family stronger [PDF] survey of over 600 families found that negative attitudes toward disability, coupled with a lack of services, are the main barriers preventing families with disabled children leading ordinary lives.

What we want

• Better reporting of disability-related harassment and bullying
• Equality training for all people working in a public facing role.
• A stronger focus on disability awareness in schools and early years.
• Positive media stories about disabled children and their families.

What you can do

• Share your stories with us by emailing [email protected]
• If you’re able to, please consider making a donation so we can continue our life-changing campaign work.

What we’re doing

We think that allowing families to tell their story helps challenge some of the myths and stigma facing families with disabled children:

• Our Our Family Our Future [PDF] report gives unique insight into the lives of families with disabled children – both the joys and the difficulties.
• Our press team promotes positive media stories about the lives of disabled children.