About Us

RAID (Richmond AID) are a user led Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO) meaning our board is 75% or more Disabled. This ensures that the organisation’s work is shaped by Disabled people with lived experience of disability and a strong rights-based perspective.

We follow the Social Model of Disability which focuses on removing barriers in society, such as inaccessible services, discrimination, or lack of support. We work to empower Deaf and Disabled people to have control over their lives, access their rights, and participate fully in their communities.