AN Podcast Ep3 - Update on the Access to Work scheme
The AbilityNet Podcast: Disability. Technology. Inclusion.Show Notes
In this week’s episode, we are joined by Adi Latif, Accessibility and Usability Consultant at AbilityNet, and Debbie Bradford and Ian Milton from UK's Department for Work and Pension. They joined TechSharePro 2022, to share recent updates to the Access to Work scheme: New online portal for Access to Work payments Access to Work support for hybrid working Adjustments Passports for disabled students Health Adjustments Passports and job seekers Access to Work Passports for Disabled contractors and freelancers You can access a blog article that also explains what the Access to Work scheme updates means. Or access our free factsheet for the ins and outs of applying for an Access to Work grant: Sign up to AbilityNet’s newsletter for the latest accessibility news. Download a transcript of this session from the AbilityNet website. Get in touch via [email protected] with feedback, questions and comments.
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