Managing someone with a disability

There are many ways that you can make it easier for a disabled employee in your workplace.

Access to Work grant

A disabled employee might be eligible for an Access to Work grant. Read Government guidance for employers.  

Assistive technology

Assistive technology can support disabled employees in the workplace. Find out more about assistive technology on the Abilia website

Health and safety for disabled people

Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive for employers and disabled employees.

Inclusive toolkit

City College Norwich has created an interactive inclusive toolkit.

This guide has been created to support employers who have apprentices with a learning difficulty, difference and/or disability.  It describes strategies you can use to support apprentices in their work activities and work environment.

Workforce passports

You can create a workforce passport. This is a document that you can use to explain what workplace adjustments have been made for a disabled employee.