During October, our state and country celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month. This has been an ongoing activity since 1988, which was two years before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA ...

According to the United States Department of Labor (DOL), 22.7% of People with Disabilities (PWDs) are employed, compared to 65.6% of non-disabled people. As a result, PWDs are 2X more likely than non ...

In 2023, over 44 million adults in the United States reported living with a disability, which accounts for nearly 14% of the population, according to the Census Bureau. That same year, employment ...

An untapped resource. That’s how Theo Braddy describes the undersized role people with disabilities play in the United States ...

Across industries and sectors, employees with disabilities bring unique perspectives, creative problem-solving skills and a deep sense of resilience. These qualities aren’t just admirable — they’re ...

Every December 3rd, the world observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to advance the rights, dignity, and ...

Larysa Kautz said that both of her parents, in addition to being immigrants, had “invisible disabilities” that limited their workplace opportunities. “My dad probably would have been diagnosed with ...

Editor’s note: This article, distributed by The Associated Press, was originally published on The Conversation website. The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and ...

Many companies are pushing to ensure that their businesses are inclusive of people with disabilities. Many ask their recruiters to meet their diversity, equity and inclusion goals during the selection ...

Experts suggest keeping at least six months’ worth of living expenses in a separate account, to be used strictly for ...

The national adoption of remote work spurred by the pandemic has been touted for opening accessibility opportunities to the larger labor force. And yet, workers with disabilities still have varied ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as a disability if it affects an individual’s ability to do essential daily activities, such as work. OCD is a ...