An excerpt from “The Autism Full Employment Act,” a book by Michael Bernick, former Director of the California Labor Department.
Although people with disabilities saw increased employment rates in 2021, their rates continue to lag significantly behind those of their peers without disabilities, signaling the urgent need for policy reform across federal and state governments.
May numbers show a mixed picture for people with disabilities with labor force participation rate down and employment-to-population up.
The owner of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee has been providing employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Businesses need to think about disability in a holistic manner.
Emily Ladau, a disability rights advocate, speaker, and author discusses how to be more inclusive.