The Laura Fergusson Trust (LFT)is a residential facility which provides a range of rehabilitation, training and care services that enable young people with impairments to achieve maximum independence and quality of life. Our vision and mission are consistent with the themes of the NZ Disability Strategy and the Ministry of Health's philosophy of Disability Support Services, which is to: Promote a person’s quality of life and enable community participation and inclusion, and maximise independence Support a person to make decisions and have control over their lives and services Focus on the individual and where relevant family/whānau Should be flexible and responsive to a person's goals and needs