Introduction to Access to Work

Access to Work is a resource that helps to create a more accessible work environment. It provides grants to remove barriers that disabled people face in undertaking paid work. 

If you’re a complete beginner or completely baffled, join Cathy Waller in this webinar organised by FEU as she demystifies the application process and provides top tips on getting access support in place to assist your artistic practice.

Presentation slides will be made available to ticket holders after the event.

The session will cover:

•    What is ATW & what can you get from it 
•    Eligibility 
•    The application process 
•    Filling in an application 
•    Advisor communication 
•    Tips, hints and how to’s
•    Using your grant.

About the Trainer

Cathy Waller has a complex knowledge of Access to Work through supporting multiple artists and freelancers through the process, by receiving the scheme herself. Cathy splits her time as a Choreographer/Movement Director with Cathy Waller Company, supporting artists with grant writing and consultancy, and is Head of Programme for Decode. When Cathy previously worked for Disability Arts Online, she collaborated with CEO Trish Wheatley to produce the Access to Work guide and provide advice and feedback to the Access to Work national policy team. Decode is a new service, launching early 2024, that will provide one-to-one support to people working in the arts and cultural sector to apply to Access to Work. It is a collaborative programme led by Cathy Waller Company and Disability Arts Online.  

Please let us know when booking if you would like reasonable adjustments and what they are.