Our values
At the PDA Society our values guide everything we do, we hope that in every interaction you have with us you’ll see that:
Here’re our values
We understand
Our team is made up of neurodivergent people and parents, carers and family members of PDAers. Our personal experience means we know first-hand how challenging life can be.
We listen
We are committed to listening to PDAers, people who experience demand avoidance, and everyone in their lives. We work hard to understand what matters most to people and to ask the right questions.
We work together
We believe everyone has a role to play in making life easier. We bring professionals and researchers together with neurodivergent people and their families to share learning and make sure everyone’s voice is heard.
We are human
We care deeply about making a difference, and we bring compassion, connection and honesty to everything we do. When we do get it wrong, we own up, learn, and focus on what we can do better.
We are focused
As a small charity, we have to make tough decisions about how we use our limited resources to create the greatest impact. We’re transparent about our decisions, balancing individual needs with helping as many people as we can, as fast as we can.
How will you show up for PDAers today?
Lots of people choose to support us by fundraising – and we’re so grateful. Whether it’s big or small, every effort helps keep this work going. If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’ve got ideas to get you started.