Access to Work (ATW): what to know, consider and do (Part 2)

Please note that this seminar builds on, and will refer to, some of the content from Access to Work (ATW): what to know, consider and do (Part 1). It’s recommended that you watch this, and have a look at the updated slides, before this webinar. You can find the Part 1 webinar here: http://www.asli.org.uk/cpd/webinars/

In this webinar, Darren Townsend-Handscomb (an interpreter who also runs DeafATW.com) will explore:

1.    Recent changes / improvements to applying for ATW, for;

• Communication Support at Interview (CSI)
• New Applications for ATW
• Renewals

2.    ATW paperwork including what to include on your invoices.

3.    ATW fraud – how to avoid, and what to do if you can’t.

4.    Ethics, charging & cancellations.

5.    The cap, and other restrictions to deaf people’s budgets.

6.    Managing ATW workload – variability, short notice changes,

7.    ATW interpreter non-interpreting time, ATW admin, interpreter booking admin.

8.    Considering similarities & differences between being a designated interpreter & an ATW interpreter.

9.    DeafATW as a resource.

10.  Q&A

‘Where possible I’ll address your questions, concerns, confusions, and learning you’ve found useful. So please email me to share them at darrenth@gmail.com now (that way you won’t forget!), or by Monday 22^ndSeptember at the latest.’