Even though people with disabilities want to work, their unemployment rate is nearly double that of non-disabled individuals—even as companies who prioritize workplace inclusion are better off.
I have been curiously observing the aftermath of the pandemic as it relates to the disability employment space. Covid-19 caused many layoffs and career uncertainties, with workers with disabilities ...
When it comes to job interviews, feeling nervous or self-conscious is a given. But people with disabilities face additional obstacles. “They still experience stigma and prejudice in society and need ...
July is Disability Pride Month and a time to listen to — and amplify — people with disabilities. July is the month to celebrate because on July 26, 1990 the Americans With Disability Act was passed, ...
This interview appeared in the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) March Bulletin. Not enough attention is being paid to working with the large number of people in communities who ...
One of my most notable stories posted last year was an interview, coincidentally published around this time for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger. Gelsinger, who wears ...
Employers have to make reasonable adjustments if they apply a provision, criterion or practice that puts someone with a disability at a particular disadvantage. The duty only applies if the employer ...
The call for change is clear: it’s time to move beyond mere acknowledgment of these issues and focus on practical, sustainable solutions. In the last decade, there’s been a growing awareness of the ...