Broadband at work

Using broadband at work now provides more opportunities for disabled people, ranging from making it easier to speak to colleagues or providing flexible working opportunities. We have put together some suggestions of how broadband can help disabled people in the workplace.

Contacting colleagues

Many organisations like BT now use broadband to link together their offices. This means that deaf employees can talk to colleagues both hearing and deaf, using services like Instant Messenger. Web cams can be used for conversations in sign language - visit our BSL broadband guide for more information.

Webcasts

Some companies use broadband to communicate with their employees via Webcasts, which allow employees to watch live events on their computer at work. If you have a disability that makes it difficult for you to travel you could use a web cast to take part in a team meeting. Webcasts can also benefit deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) as parts of the meeting could be signed or subtitled. Visit our BSL broadband guide for more information.

Working from home

Some people choose to work from home as it helps them looking after children or an elderly relative. Other people may have a disability or medical condition that means it may sometimes be easier for them to work from home. With broadband you should be able to do everything you can normally do in the office including sending e-mails, using the Internet making phone calls and even taking part in meetings using a webcam.