Standard (Access to Work)

Speech-to-Text Software

Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?

Overview

Dragon or built-in dictation.

For Employees

Apply for Access to Work funding to cover the software cost. You just need employer permission to install it.

For Employers

If Access to Work pays for it, you have no reason to refuse unless IT security blocks the specific software (rare).

Key Considerations

IT security check needed.
Headset needed.

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