Access Riders

Creating Professional Access Riders for Neurodivergent and Disabled People

Access Riders are one of the most powerful tools I create for clients. They're detailed, personalised documents that clearly communicate what someone needs to work, perform, or participate safely and effectively. For neurodivergent and disabled people, a well-written Access Rider can mean the difference between constantly having to self-advocate under pressure, to having your needs taken seriously from the start. It shifts the responsibility from the individual repeatedly explaining themselves, to the organisation meeting clearly outlined requirements.

Bespoke Access Riders That Get Results

I've written Access Riders for individuals across sectors — from the Civil Service to the creative industries — and have seen firsthand how the right documentation can transform someone's working life. A strong Access Rider can secure essential workplace adjustments that protect both the person's health and career, enabling people to work sustainably, sometimes when previous requests have been denied or dismissed. This is what good advocacy looks like: clear, evidence-based documentation, that organisations really need to properly support their neurodivergent and disabled empolyees

Tailored to Your Needs and Circumstances

Some of the Access Riders I make are for specific event are a punchy couple of pages, while others are over 50 pages long, detailing all needs in a variety of complex situations. They can cover anything from how to get the best out of an individual on an average day in the office, to meeting a range of accessibility needs on a tour schedule with different locations daily. Each one is carefully tailored to the individual, their role, and the context they're working in — written in a way that's professional, clear, and impossible to dismiss.

If this is something you or a member of your team is looking for, get in touch!