The Digital Inclusion Fund aims to address the huge unmet need amongst blind and vision impaired people who are getting themselves ready for the workplace, applying for jobs or adjusting to new roles or to changes in their vision. The funding is for projects that deliver a step-change in people’s ability to know what’s out there, how to access and use it and how to take control of their own digital development. This is likely to lead to improved employment outcomes and more robust pathways into work and beyond.
The funding is intended to improve access to employment for blind and vision impaired people by driving digital inclusion at crucial points as people start to get themselves work ready and start or develop their careers.
Projects should address one or more of the following priority areas, and incorporate expertise by experience as a defining element. Projects may span multiple areas and collaboration is highly encouraged.
- Getting ready for the workplace.
- Looking for and applying for jobs
- Job retention and progression
- Working in technology or digital support
Grants of up to £30,000 are available for projects of between 12 and 36 months.