Employment

Freelance musicians and the ATW scheme

Summary: Download Research report on individuals who work as self-employed musicians and receive support and funding from the Access to Work scheme (AtW)

RNIB conducted research to find out if freelance musicians who are blind and partially sighted are satisfied that the Access to Work Scheme fully supports them.

Overview of the report

  • A brief outline of the AtW scheme outlining what the scheme is, who is eligible to apply and what support is available for freelance musicians
  • Findings from the interviews with six individuals were interviewed, and their case studies illustrate the positive and negative experiences of the scheme
  • Eight recommendations and a conclusion on how the scheme could be improved for freelance musicians who are blind and partially sighted

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Report - Freelance musicians and the AtW scheme (Word 66KB)

Report - Freelance musicians and the AtW scheme (Text 25KB)

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Content author: emma.beamont@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 08/04/2008 18:38

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