Practical guides for implementing workplace accommodations
The duty to make reasonable adjustments is the cornerstone of UK disability employment law. This guide explains what the duty requires, what is "reasonable", how to conduct an interactive process, and how to handle disagreements — drawing on the Equality Act, the EHRC Code, Acas guidance and case law.
Deciding whether, when, and how to disclose a disability to an employer is one of the most personal decisions a disabled job seeker faces. This guide covers your legal rights, the pros and cons of disclosure at different stages, and how to frame disclosure conversations confidently.
A practical, stage-by-stage guide to removing disability barriers from recruitment — from job design and advertising through to onboarding.
Only around 3 in 10 working-age autistic people in the UK are in work, compared with around half of all disabled people and 8 in 10 non-disabled people. This guide draws on the Buckland Review of Autism Employment and guidance from UK autism organisations to help employers recruit, support, and retain autistic employees.
Work-related stress, depression and anxiety cost Britain millions of working days a year. This guide covers the UK legal framework, Mental Health First Aid, the Thriving at Work standards, employer duties under the Equality Act, and practical steps to build a mentally healthy workplace.
Acas estimates that 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent. This guide covers autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia in the workplace — practical adjustments, recruitment, management, and how to build a neuro-inclusive culture. Drawing on Acas, BDF, and CIPD guidance.
A Workplace Adjustments Passport is a simple written record of agreed adjustments that moves with the employee through manager changes and role changes. The UK Civil Service runs a unified passport across departments, and NHS Employers and Acas recommend similar tools. This guide explains how to implement one.
Access to Work is a UK government grant scheme funding practical workplace support for disabled people. Grants can cover support workers, specialist equipment, travel to work and mental health support — up to £69,260 per year. This guide covers eligibility, cost sharing, applying and making the most of the scheme.
The Business Disability Forum (BDF) is a leading UK business membership organisation for disability inclusion. This guide covers BDF's Disability Smart Framework, tools and services, and how employers can use them to build genuinely inclusive workplaces.
A practical guide for managers on how to handle accommodation requests from employees with disabilities, including sample conversation scripts, documentation requirements, confidentiality obligations, and country-specific legal duties.
Practical guidance on workplace accommodations for employees with chronic illnesses including fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, Crohn's disease, and cancer survivorship, covering the interactive process, disclosure considerations, and legal protections across four countries.
A comprehensive guide to workplace accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing workers, blind and low vision employees, and individuals with sensory processing differences, including legal obligations, funding sources, and implementation steps across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
A practical buyer's guide to ergonomic equipment and assistive technology for inclusive workplaces, covering standing desks, screen readers, speech-to-text, alternative input devices, hearing systems, and funding schemes.
Practical accommodation strategies for neurodivergent employees including ADHD-specific task management, autism-specific sensory and communication supports, and dyslexia-specific assistive technology.
A practical guide to workplace accommodations covering physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health, and technology accommodations, with JAN cost data, funding programmes and implementation strategies.
Practical guide to supporting employees with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.
How to implement remote work policies as an accommodation, including best practices for hybrid arrangements.