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# [How to support assistive tech users at work](https://blog.yourdolphin.com/blog/5-ways-to-help-assistive-technology-users-at-work)

14, May 2019 

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Over 7 million people of working age in the UK have a disability, all of whom have equal rights to enjoy a fulfilling career.

 

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With this in mind, it is useful for organisations to have an appreciation of the role assistive technology plays in getting people with disabilities into work and helps them fulfil their potential in day to day tasks and throughout their working life.  

In January 2019, BATA gave evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee's inquiry about the role of assistive tech in removing barriers in the workplace.

They offered some simple tips on how to help include and support assistive technology users - including employees who are blind or visually impaired - at work:

For more details please read [the BATA submission.](https://bataonline.org.uk/articles/batas-evidence-and-work)

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