Accessible hiring pack for small employers
An accommodation request form for candidates, an accessible job ad checklist and a list of interview adjustments you can offer everyone. Free to copy, print or download.
1. Accommodation request form (for candidates)
We want every candidate to be able to show their best. If anything in our hiring process could be a barrier for you, tell us and we will work with you on an adjustment. You do not need to tell us about a diagnosis.
| Question | Your answer |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Job you applied for | |
| Which part of the process? (application, phone screen, interview, skills test, workplace visit) | |
| What would help? (e.g. questions in advance, extra time, captioning, a quiet room, a video or phone interview, an accessible location, a support person) | |
| Best way to contact you |
Send this to [name, email, phone]. We keep it separate from your application and use it only to arrange the adjustment.
2. Accessible job ad checklist
- List only the requirements the job truly needs. Separate "must have" from "nice to have".
- Describe the task, not the body: "move boxes up to 10 kg" rather than "able to stand all day".
- Drop "must have a driver's licence" unless driving is part of the job.
- Use plain language, short sentences and headings. Avoid images of text.
- Say how to ask for an accommodation, with a name and more than one way to reach them.
- Offer more than one way to apply (email, online form, phone).
- If you post a PDF, make sure it is a text PDF that a screen reader can read.
3. Interview adjustments you can offer everyone
- Send the questions, or the topics, a day ahead.
- Give the choice of in person, video or phone.
- Turn on captions for video interviews.
- Allow extra time, breaks and a support person.
- Choose a step-free, quiet room and say how to get there.
- Score every candidate on the same questions and scale, and judge the answer, not eye contact or speaking style.
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General information, not legal advice. Checked November 11, 2026.
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