Workshop

Workshop: Access to Work for Organisations

Join Cathy Waller to demys­ti­fy the Access to Work appli­ca­tion process, with tips on get­ting access sup­port in place to assist you and your employees.

2-4.30pm 18 June

Access to Work is a grant that helps to create a more accessible work environment by providing financial support to remove barriers that disabled people face in undertaking paid employment.

If you are a UK-based arts organisation seeking information about how the grant works and how to support your disabled employees with their applications, join Cathy Waller in this webinar as she demystifies the application process and provides top tips on getting access support in place to assist you and your employees.

Access:

Booking via Eventbrite, please see link on the right of this page.

The workshop will be online via Zoom with Otter AI captions. A recording of the workshop will be available on the VASW website for three days after the session (19, 20, 21 June) for those not able to make it on the day.

If you have any access needs that you would like to discuss directly, please contact lucy@vasw.org.uk.

About Cathy:

Cathy Waller is an award winning Choreographer and Movement Director, working for over 15 years in contemporary dance, theatre and film. Alongside her artistic work, Cathy works as a consultant within the sector supporting strategy, growth and access action.

Soon to be announced in May 2024, Cathy Waller Company in partnership with Disability Arts Online have developed Decode, an agency that provides 1-1 support for creatives applying to Access to Work whilst offering training and education to employers within the Arts and Culture sector. www.cathywaller.com

Part of the West of England Visual Arts Alliance (WEVAA), a three year programme that includes professional development, commissioning, and support and resources. Find out more here https://vasw.org.uk/wevaa.