The employment rate for people with disabilities is woeful compared to the general population in the US (and many other countries around the world). October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the US and is aimed at boosting employment of people with disabilities.
This article from Forbes explores the nuances around disability employment, including some of the challenges people with disabilities have ot face when considering employment, such as loss of benefits and health care. Changes are needed within governments, companies and in the mindsets of individuals to change the level of employment for people with disabilities.
When you are recruiting or interviewing, think about how the role and team could benefit from someone with disabilities. There is power in diversity…..
Monetary and health care benefits for disabled people at federal and state levels have various eligibility rules. But most benefits people with disabilities need in order to cope with the expenses of their disabilities can be lost if they work too many hours, earn too much per month, or save too much money.
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