Advice for employers

Access to work scheme

Access to Work (ATW) is a scheme run by Jobcentre Plus. The scheme provides advice and practical support to disabled people and employers to help overcome work related obstacles resulting from a disability. Read the information on our Access to Work pages to learn more about qualifying for the scheme.

IT and accessibility

There is a large range of access technology available to help blind and partially sighted people access computers and read printed documents. Browse the information on our IT and accessibility pages to find out about some simple changes you can make as an employer.

Employers and the DDA

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) gives rights to disabled people - those with a "physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day to day activities". Find out what you need to know about the DDA as an employer.

Last updated: 15 September 2009

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