Access to Work is a UK government program designed to assist employees with disabilities, including dyscalculia, by providing financial support and practical help to make your workplace more accessible and effective.
Access To Work Offers
Assistive Technology:
The program can cover the cost of specialised software or tools that help you manage tasks involving numbers. This might include calculators, apps that simplify financial tasks, or software that assists with data entry and calculations.
Specialist Job Coaches:
If you need one-on-one support, the program can provide funding for a job coach who understands dyscalculia. They can assist with understanding numerical tasks, developing strategies to manage them, and improving your overall confidence at work.
Enhanced Communication Support:
If communicating numerical information is challenging, the program can fund support that helps with translating numerical data into more accessible formats, such as graphs, charts, or verbal explanations.
Training and Development:
Access to Work can fund specialised training to help you develop skills in areas that are challenging due to dyscalculia. This could include numeracy skills, using assistive technology effectively, or time management techniques tailored to your needs.
Key Factors
You DO NOT need a diagnosis to be able to apply for the programme
Access to work also supports self employed individuals as well.
The programme offers support throughout your employment.
Process For Assessment
Confirm that you have Dyscalculia which affects your work.
Collect details about your job, any adjustments needed, and your health condition.
Submit an application through the Access to Work website or call their helpline for assistance.
An advisor will review your application and may conduct an assessment to determine the support you need.
Once approved, you’ll receive funding or services to help with workplace adjustments or needs.
The Super Power!
If you think you could benefit from any of these supports, you can apply for Access to Work through the UK government’s Access to Work website.