Work And Access
Financial supports to help make workplaces more accessible
Provided by Dept of Social Protection
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Dept of Social Protection, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
Work and Access is a set of supports for employers and employees that aim to remove or reduce barriers in the workplace for people with a disability.
Who is it for?
Businesses that are making their workplaces more accessible for people with disabilities. You may be eligible if: You are a private-sector, community, not-for-profit, or voluntary business in Ireland You have offered employment to a person with a disability and they will require workplace adaptations to undertake duties You have an employee who developed an illness, condition or impairment (occupational or otherwise) that affects their ability to carry out their job You have a workforce that requires training in the area of Disability, Equality and Inclusion Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions
At a glance
- Provider
- Dept of Social Protection
- Type
- Talent & Hiring
- Categories
- Talent & Hiring
- Industries
- Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported from neh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 7 May 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.