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Disability: support and practical adjustments

Clear signposting to UTU support, disability passports and reasonable adjustments — plus all downloadable posters in one place.

What UTU can help with

Support is about removing barriers, keeping work sustainable, and ensuring fair process.

Reasonable adjustments

Practical changes to duties, timetable, environment, equipment/assistive tech or flexibility.

Disability passports

Document what support works, helping keep support consistent across roles and schools.

Wellbeing and stress

Support when workload pressure, anxiety or burnout is affecting wellbeing and work.

Work options

Guidance on phased return, flexible working and sustainable arrangements.

All posters (high definition PDFs)

These are the full set of posters listed on the UTU Disability Programme of Work page.

Ill-Health Retirement: Know Your Rights
Guidance for teachers facing ill-health retirement: rights, options, and support.
Disability is not an Inability
Practical ways to support colleagues with disabilities and reduce stigma.
Tips to Relieve Stress
Quick strategies for managing stress and supporting day-to-day wellbeing.
Reasonable Adjustments
Examples of modifications/accommodations to prevent disadvantage at work.
Empowering Teachers: Access to Work & Workable NI
Signposting and support routes (including Access to Work and Workable NI).
Simple Habits That Will Make You Feel Happier
Small daily habits to support mood and wellbeing.
Supporting Teachers Undergoing Menopause
Practical workplace support and culture tips for menopause.
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself
Self-care reminders: nutrition, stress, sleep, exercise and goals.
Understanding Disability Passports
What a disability passport is, why it matters, and how to request one.
Are You a Teacher and a Carer?
Support options: flexible working, Carer’s Allowance, respite, and wellbeing.
Equality in the Workplace
Equality basics, rights, and what to do if you face discrimination.
Work-Life Balance
Boundaries, breaks, prioritising tasks and using tech wisely.
Mental Health Awareness
What mental health is, why it matters, and where to seek support.
Supporting Teachers' Well-being: A Guide to Occupational Health
Explains Occupational Health (OH), when to consider it, and how to access it.

What to do next

If you’re under pressure, contact UTU early. A clear summary helps: what’s happening, what barriers you’re facing, and what would help.

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