Partners
Why our partners matter
Historically, people perceived as having “learning disabilities” have been excluded from society, often judged by narrow ideas of value and productivity. Though progress has been made, many still face significant barriers- especially after leaving school.
Our partners hold the potential to not only provide our members with access to high quality experiences in the community, resources and venues, but to develop an authentic inclusive practice for themselves or their organisation, that creates a space where ‘learning-disabled’ young people genuinely belong.
Partnering with The Pelican Project
At The Pelican Project, we believe that collaborative preparation is key to successful partnerships. We have developed a well-supported process that is adapted to each partner. Key considerations within this may include:
Available funding and resources
The flexibility and feasibility of the proposed activity
What will be required in terms of preparation and support throughout the partnership, and who is responsible for this
Identifying access needs, including risk assessment
Timeline feasibility
Experience level (we welcome new and experienced partners alike)
Ownership of creative or media outputs
Alignment with our policies
We will guide partners through these considerations once we have received an Expression of Interest form.
We thrive on the diversity of our partnerships and we are excited to work with collaborators who are open to learning, adapting, and recognising that our members are not just participants, they are drivers of change.
