askVERA disability employment support is about using accessible technology to open doors, not close them. The Policy Connect report, Connect to Success: Technology and Employment Support for Disabled People, highlights a serious issue. Too many disabled job-seekers are blocked by slow processes, inaccessible information, and long delays in accessing the tools they need.
The report makes it clear that assistive technology can transform lives, but only if it is delivered quickly and used effectively. Right now, that is not happening at scale.
The problem with disability employment support
In February 2025, more than 62,000 people were waiting over nine months for Access to Work support.
Those delays mean job offers are withdrawn, promotions are blocked, and confidence is lost.
Employment advisers and employers often lack the knowledge to recommend or deliver assistive tech on the spot.
This creates a gap where talent is wasted and opportunities disappear. Disability employment support needs to be faster, clearer, and easier to access.
How askVERA transforms disability employment support
AskVera was created to simplify complex information through Easy Read formats. The same approach can transform how disabled people access employment support and assistive technology.
Here is how AskVera disability employment support can help:
- Instant guidance with clear advice on which assistive tools may help, from screen readers to dictation software
- Simplified applications that break down long online forms into short, manageable steps
- Interview preparation with Easy Read guidance on what to expect in virtual interviews, giving job-seekers confidence
- Employer and adviser support so job coaches, councils, and HR staff can give practical help instantly
- Training and confidence through bite-size tutorials that show people how to use their technology effectively from day one
- System insights from anonymised feedback that highlight where people struggle most, giving policy makers evidence to act
Easy Read employment support for disabled job-seekers
One of the biggest barriers for disabled job-seekers is complex paperwork and inaccessible communication. Easy Read removes those barriers by making text shorter, simpler, and supported with clear images.
AskVera disability employment support builds confidence and independence by giving people tools they can use straight away rather than waiting months for official help.
Real-world example
Imagine a young graduate with dyslexia applying for their first job. The application portal is overwhelming, full of jargon and long paragraphs. With AskVera, the text is converted into an Easy Read format with simple sentences and supportive images. The graduate can complete the application independently and prepare for the interview with clear, accessible guidance.
That is the difference between missing out and moving forward.
Why this matters
The Policy Connect report is clear that technology must be embedded into everyday employment support. But the system is not responsive enough to meet demand. AskVera disability employment support offers a way to fill that gap right now by putting accessible tools directly into the hands of job-seekers, advisers, and employers.
Technology should be a passport to work, not a barrier.
Call to action
We believe councils, training providers, and employers can all use AskVera disability employment support to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. By making applications, training, and workplace adjustments simpler, we can close the employment gap and unlock potential.
Let us not leave disabled job-seekers stuck in queues. Let us give them the support they need, right when they need it.
With AskVera, that future is within reach.
FAQs: askVERA Disability Employment Support
Who can use askVERA?
Anyone looking for disability employment support – job seekers, advisers, employers, or councils.
What makes askVERA different?
It combines Easy Read formats with instant guidance on assistive technology like screen readers, dictation software, and workplace accessibility tools.
Why does this matter now?
With Access to Work delays leaving thousands waiting, askVERA gives people immediate support and confidence while official help catches up.