Access to Work limits Deaf actors say London Theatre Company
The Graeae Theatre Company, based in London, has claimed the government’s disability employment scheme, Access to Work, has created a “glass ceiling” that limits...
Your Access to Work questions answered
Darren Townsend-Handscomb, who runs the DeafATW.com website, provides BDN with answers to some of the most frequent questions he was asked at the BDA...
DWP to trial using video relay interpreting service for its helplines
A real-time British Sign Language video interpreting service has been selected by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help provide equal access...
Poundland Dagenham colleague wins highly commended in national award
Poundland is delighted to announce that one of their colleagues, Ridwan Ojetola, has won highly commended status in the Significant Achievement Award category at the...
Pay back time: Access to Work fraudsters ordered to repay
Two fraudsters who went on lavish holidays abroad after illegally claiming hundreds of thousands of pounds from Access to Work have been ordered to...
Deafness in Employment: To disclose or not disclose?
Finding employment can be challenging but when you have a hearing loss, it can become much harder. The theme: To disclose or not disclose, was sparked by an experience of mine and discusses whether deaf people should have to reveal their deafness to potential employers.
Sainsbury’s Deaf Awareness initiative
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Sainsbury’s this month introduced an initiative to help its staff members communicate with deaf customers.
As part of its non-visible disabilities awareness week last...
A Deaf Person’s Guide to Applying for Jobs
As a young deaf adult, I’ve had my share of experiences of applying for jobs. When it comes to having a disability, such as...
Opinion: Scott’s story
BDA Access & Inclusion (Engagement) Officer Helen Morgans-Wenhold tells us about Scott and his continuing problems in the work place despite Access to Work...
Winners at the Deaf Business Academy Awards
Deaf Business Academy provide support to deaf entrepreneurs. Here are the winners and runners up from the 2018 awards ceremony.