Thanks for this info, im aware of it am I deal with access to work
requests in my university however in my experience they do not agree to
fund all requests or do not always pay 80% and this is where it can get
expensive for departments who still want to make the adjustments despite
this.
People Matters wrote:
> Just a quick reply with regard to funding for reasonable adjustments.
> There is financial support available to institutions through Access to
> Work. (which is part of Job Centre Plus) They will provide up to 100% of
> the cost for reasonable adjustments for new staff and up to 80% for
> existing staff.
>
> The methods of approach do vary, but I suggest you speak to someone in
> your HR Department who should have contact with Job Centre Plus.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Regards
> Viv Brosnahan
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich, Tammy" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Subject: Re: Paying for reasonable adjustments
>
>
> I would also be interested in responses to this question and would also
> like to hear from institutions where it is the responsibility of the
> individual department and what issues arise from that.
>
> Many thanks
> Tammy
>
> Tammy Rich | Diversity and Equality
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sanchia Alasia
> Sent: 06 March 2009 09:09
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> Subject: Paying for reasonable adjustments
>
> I would be interested in how your university pays for reasonable
> adjustments for staff with disabilities. Here we do not have a central
> pot, each department pays individually.
>
> For those of you who have a central pot:
>
> 1. How is this funded?
> 2. How are applications made to it?
> 3. Is there a cap on how much monetary assistance is given to each
> department/individual?
>
> Thanks
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