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Workplace Toolkit
HR and line manager resources for supporting neurodiverse employees.
3x
more likely to stay with adjustments in place
1 in 5
employees have a disability or long-term condition
78%
of adjustments cost nothing to implement
100%
Access to Work covers costs for new claimants
Free ToolInstant Report
Support Recommendation Wizard
Not sure which software is right for your employee? Answer a few quick questions about their challenges and generate a tailored recommendation report instantly.
Onboarding Checklist
0%
Access to Work application submitted or employer funding confirmed
IT has approved and prepared for software installation
Licences purchased and serial numbers recorded
Employee login created on iView Learning
Headset / hardware delivered and tested
Software installed and profiled on employee device
Initial 1-to-1 training session booked with assessor
Reasonable Adjustment Passport completed and signed
Line manager briefed on adjustments and expected conduct
30-day check-in diary date set
90-day review date set
Return-to-Work Checklist
0%
Return-to-work conversation held with HR or line manager
Reasonable Adjustment Passport reviewed and updated
Phased return schedule agreed and documented
Software and hardware still installed and functioning
iView Learning access confirmed and password reset if needed
New line manager briefed if manager has changed
Workload adjusted for re-integration period
Employee knows who to contact if support breaks down
Occupational health referral made if condition has changed
4-week follow-up check-in booked
Government Funded
Access to Work - What HR Needs to Know
Access to Work is a government grant scheme that pays towards the cost of AT software, hardware, and specialist training for employees with a disability or health condition. The employer pays upfront and is reimbursed.
Who qualifies?
Any employee with a physical or mental health condition that affects daily working life - including dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety.
How much?
Up to 100% of costs for new claimants. No upper limit in the first year. Typically covers software, hardware, and training.
How to apply?
The employee applies online at GOV.UK. HR should support with a workplace assessment if requested by the assessor.
AT Software Quick Reference
Use these cards to identify the right tool before running the full wizard. Filter by the employee's main challenge area.
Specialist
iView Learning
Recommend when:Any employee receiving AT software - iView provides the training videos to make it work.
ReadingWriting,MemoryOrganisationVisualPhysical
Voice Recognition
Dragon Professional
Recommend when:Employee struggles to type due to RSI, dyslexia, or motor difficulties.
Writing,VisualPhysical
Notetaking & Recording
Genio
Recommend when:Forgetting meeting content or unable to take notes while listening.
Memory
Mind Mapping
MindView
Recommend when:Planning challenges, missed deadlines, or difficulty structuring work.
MemoryOrganisation
Text-to-Speech
Read&Write
Recommend when:Difficulty reading long documents or writing professional emails.
ReadingWriting,
Mind Mapping
Inspiration 11
Recommend when:Employee needs to visually organise ideas or structure written work.
Organisation
Notetaking & Recording
Audio Notetaker
Recommend when:Difficulty retaining verbal information or keeping up with meetings.
Memory
Text-to-Speech
ClaroRead
Recommend when:Visual stress, slow reading pace, or processing large volumes of text.
ReadingWriting,
Spell & Grammar Check
Global AutoCorrect
Recommend when:Frequent spelling or grammar errors that affect professional communication.
Writing,
Vision Impairment
SuperNova
Recommend when:Low vision or blindness - needs screen magnification or a screen reader.
Visual
Spell & Grammar Check
Grammarly
Recommend when:Difficulty with professional writing, grammar, or proofreading.
Writing,
Research
Pro-Study
Recommend when:Needs to manage references and research in a structured way.
Organisation
Office Tools
Microsoft Office
Recommend when:Needs to improve productivity and accessibility within core office tools.
Writing,Organisation
Office Tools
Google Workspace
Recommend when:Remote or hybrid worker needing accessible collaborative tools.
Writing,Organisation
Organisation
Booost
Recommend when:Difficulty staying on task, managing time, or completing work step by step.
OrganisationMemory
Notetaking & Recording
Caption.Ed
Recommend when:Hard of hearing, or struggles to capture spoken information in meetings.
MemoryReading
STEM
Equatio
Recommend when:STEM role - employee struggles to write equations or formulae digitally.
Writing,
Organisation
Global Tasks
Recommend when:Overwhelmed by complex projects - needs tasks broken into small steps.
OrganisationMemory
Notetaking & Recording
Jamworks
Recommend when:Difficulty retaining information from meetings or online training sessions.
Memory
Text-to-Speech
ABBYY
Recommend when:Needs to convert scanned documents or PDFs into readable, editable text.
Reading
Mind Mapping
Ayoa
Recommend when:Visual thinker who needs to map out ideas and tasks simultaneously.
OrganisationMemory
Wellbeing
Brain in Hand
Recommend when:Anxiety, ADHD, or autism - employee needs on-demand coping strategies.
Organisation
Typing
KAZ
Recommend when:Employee needs to improve typing speed to reduce physical fatigue.
PhysicalWriting,
Predictive Text
Lightkey
Recommend when:Typing is slow or painful - predictive text reduces keystrokes significantly.
Writing,Physical
Notetaking & Recording
Livescribe
Recommend when:Prefers handwriting notes but needs audio sync for accuracy.
Memory
Spell & Grammar Check
Medincle
Recommend when:Healthcare professional with dyslexia who needs medical spell checking.
Writing,
Mind Mapping
MindManager
Recommend when:Complex project management or strategic planning challenges.
Organisation
Text-to-Speech
OrbitNote
Recommend when:Needs to annotate and access PDFs accessibly in a browser.
Reading
Presentation
Present Pal
Recommend when:Anxiety when presenting or difficulty remembering spoken content.
Writing,
Research
Scholarcy
Recommend when:Information overload when reading large volumes of research or reports.
ReadingMemory
Text-to-Speech
Speechify
Recommend when:Prefers to listen to documents rather than read them on screen.
Reading
Voice Recognition
TalkType
Recommend when:Mac user who struggles to type due to dyslexia or RSI.
Writing,Physical
Research
Zotero
Recommend when:Academic or research role - needs to organise and cite sources efficiently.
Organisation
Communication
Zoom
Recommend when:Remote worker needing accessible video conferencing tools.
Memory
Downloads
Reasonable Adjustment Passport
A template document for employees to record their agreed adjustments, tools, and working patterns. Keep this on file so support does not have to be renegotiated when managers change.
Download TemplateHR Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from HR teams and line managers.