
IDS Information Office
June 9, 2025 at 03:35 PM
📢 Information Session:
"Work and Access"
New Supports for Deaf and People with Disabilities at Work
We are holding an Information Session about the new Work and Access scheme from the Department of Social Protection.
🗓 Date: Thursday , 26th June
🕒 Time: 2pm - 4pm
📍 Location: Atruim, Deaf Village Ireland
🎤 Guests: Representatives from the Department of Social Protection
✋ISL Interpreters provided
This event is for:
Deaf people
People with disabilities
Service providers
Employers
Anyone interested in workplace supports
What Is "Work and Access"?
Work and Access is a new government programme that helps people with disabilities get into work or stay in work. It aims to remove barriers in the workplace and provides practical support to both individuals and employers.
There are 7 key supports available:
Workplace Needs Assessment
Communication Support
In‑Work Support
Personal Reader
Work Equipment
Workplace Adaptation
Disability Equality & Inclusion Training for employers & staff
Come along to learn how the scheme works, how to apply, and how these supports can help you, your clients, or your organisation.
Please share with the Deaf community and all service providers.
For those who can’t make it on Thursday, 26th June — whether you're working, travelling from far away, or simply not available — we will record the session and share it with you.
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