Blind and partially sighted employees
People whose workplace technology is slower, harder or less reliable than it should be — whether the job is new, changing or long established. Support for individuals can also continue outside work.
Flagship service
Workplace Assistive Technology Support for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Workplace accessibility is not solved by one setting or one piece of software. It depends on the person’s vision, their role, the systems they need to use and the support around them.
AGL Access Works provides specialist workplace assistive technology assessments and practical support for blind and partially sighted people, employers and case managers across the UK — remotely and in person where needed.
No jargon needed. Start with the barrier, not the solution.
Who this is for
Who workplace assessments help
Employers and HR teams
Organisations arranging workplace adjustments who need practical, specific recommendations their IT team can actually implement. See also support for employers, HR and IT teams.
Case managers and rehabilitation professionals
Professionals who need clear evidence, prioritised recommendations and someone who can carry the work through to a working setup. Access appraisals for case managers covers referrals in detail.
People returning to work
People coming back after sight loss, injury or a change in access needs, where the old way of working no longer fits and a new route needs building.
What an assessment can include
Built around the person, the role and the systems
This is not a generic web accessibility audit. A workplace assistive technology assessment looks at how a specific person does a specific job, on the actual equipment, software and network they have to use.
Access software and settings
Windows accessibility setup, screen readers, magnification, colour and contrast, speech input and the way these tools behave inside Microsoft 365 and job-specific software.
Braille, input and adaptive controls
Braille displays and braille workflows, alternative input, adaptive controls and switches, keyboard shortcuts and workflow design that reduces repeated visual effort.
Documents and communication
Document access, email, calendars, video meetings, shared drives and the communication tools the role genuinely depends on day to day.
Workplace IT constraints
Remote access, security policies, locked-down devices and the practical constraints of workplace IT — plus training and implementation support so the setup survives contact with real work.
What makes this different
Support beyond recommendations
Many workplace assessments stop at a list of products. This one starts with specialist visual impairment knowledge and ends with a working setup: real-world IT implementation, practical workplace workflows and training built around the person’s actual tasks.
It also takes seriously the things that rarely appear in reports — fatigue, stigma, confidence and how technology is actually adopted when someone is trying to hold down a job at the same time.
Where several parties are involved, I can liaise directly with employers, case managers and IT teams, so recommendations do not stall between departments.
Outcomes to expect
- A clearer picture of the access barriers
- Practical, prioritised recommendations
- Better use of technology already in place
- Reduced friction in daily work
- Improved independence and confidence
- Better evidence for employers or case managers
The process
How support usually works
Tell me what is difficult
Start with one task, barrier or situation.
I identify the barriers
I look at the person, task, tools, setting and support around them.
We test practical solutions
Options are tried against real devices, documents and routines.
You receive clear recommendations
Next steps are written so others can understand and act on them.
Support can continue if needed
Training, follow-up and handover can keep the access route working.
Related support
Where this fits with other support
Employers, HR and IT teams
Workplace adjustments, staff training and technical handover across your organisation.
Individuals and families
Assistive technology support at home and in daily life, beyond the workplace.
Case managers and solicitors
Access appraisals, clear reports and implementation support for professional referrals.
For a deeper look at what actually makes workplace technology usable, read the guide to workplace technology for blind and partially sighted employees, or browse the full range of services.
Specialist workplace assistive technology support
Start with the task, the person and the environment.
If workplace technology is becoming the barrier, the right support should make work more manageable, not add another layer of complexity. Tell me what is difficult and what you would like to be easier.
Talk to Alex about workplace support
Make a case manager referral
Usually replies within two working days.