This time, I would like to write about how people with mental disabilities work.'Profitable work' is not the only kind of ...
PLEASANTVILLE, Iowa — Zach Mecham has heard politicians demand that Medicaid recipients work or lose their benefits. He also has run into a jumble of Medicaid rules that effectively prevent many ...
Ten years ago, Amy and Ben Wright opened a small coffee shop in Wilmington, North Carolina, with 19 employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
When people talk about diversity and inclusion, they often forget one of the most underrepresented groups in the workforce: individuals with intellectual disabilities. People living with severe autism ...
The presence of employees with disabilities can make companies and organizations more collaborative, inclusive, and attractive to job seekers. Whether it’s declaring that blindness prevents government ...
Eric Garber spent 20 years “off and on” looking for a steady job after graduating from college. The Huntington native, who started substitute teaching while still in college, was eager – and able – to ...
The June 2026 National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report reveals a large increase in job-seeking among people with disabilities, signaling that more individuals are entering the labor ...
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 ...
This article is a past post reflecting on activities from January 17, 2023.Hello. I am Soko Miyauchi, a Toda City Council ...
For people with disabilities, accessibility is not simply a convenience. It is a fundamental civil right, and at its most basic, a measure of freedom: the freedom to work, travel, attend events, and ...