Every December 3rd, the world observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to advance the rights, dignity, and ...
In the U.S., one in four adults have some type of disability, with mobility and cognition being the most common. Disability isn't always apparent, and stigmas can often keep those who live with an ...
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 ...
Experts suggest keeping at least six months’ worth of living expenses in a separate account, to be used strictly for ...
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 ...
The Americans with Disabilities Act and New York anti-discrimination laws afford mental and physical disabilities equal protection in the workplace. While physical impairments previously have received ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new technical assistance document (“TAD”), “Visual Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act,” addressing how the ...
In a back workroom at Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop in South Windsor, Jared Levesque wraps a newspaper to be delivered by a crew of his coworkers. Founder Susan Miller pays minimum wage for all work ...
Editor’s note: This is part 1 of a local at the employment landscape for people in Connecticut with disabilities. Almost a century ago, in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act established the right to a ...