Day: March 7, 2019

Supported Employment for People with Disabilities

Supported Employment for People with Disabilities: If you have a disability and wish to take up paid employment or you require assistance in finding a job, the EmployAbility Service (formerly the Supported Employment Service) may be able to help you. It provides people with disabilities with supports to help them access employment.

Grants for Adapting or Equipping the Workplace for Staff with Disabilities

Grants for Adapting or Equipping the Workplace for Staff with Disabilities: Grant assistance is available for employers, employees and self-employed disabled people who need to adapt the workplace or purchase specialised equipment for staff with disabilities. This grant is called the Workplace Equipment/Adaptation Grant (WEAG) and you can apply for the grant

Operational Guidelines: Wage Subsidy Scheme

Wage Subsidy Scheme: The Wage Subsidy Scheme offers financial support for employers who employ certain people with disabilities. The scheme is one of the workplace supports for employers provided by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) to encourage the employment of people with disabilities. Rules Disability and productivity Sometimes the nature