New technology, especially assistive technology (AT), has the potential to expand disabled people’s access to the labour market. However, take-up and knowledge of AT is still low. DWP should do more to improve knowledge and take-up of assistive technology amongst employers. Our predecessor Committee recommended that the Government should bring together a consortium of AT developers and entrepreneurs to achieve this. The Government did not act on this recommendation at the time, so we reiterat...

New technology, especially assistive technology (AT), has the potential to expand disabled people’s access to the labour market. However, take-up and knowledge of AT is still low. DWP should do more to improve knowledge and take-up of assistive technology amongst employers. Our predecessor Committee recommended that the Government should bring together a consortium of AT developers and entrepreneurs to achieve this. The Government did not act on this recommendation at the time, so we reiterate it now. The Government should also work with technology companies and 50 DWP’s preparations for changes in the world of work employers to ensure that f Type: recommendation | Number: 9 | Paragraph: 50 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: In July 2021, the Government launched its new National Disability Strategy (NDS), outlining our approach to realising more accessible housing, easier commuting, and better job prospects for millions of disabled people throughout the UK. The Dis