Tag: disabilities

October 17, 2023

The 21st-century workplace is evolving rapidly. As we step further into a world driven by digital advancements and changing socio-cultural dynamics, it is essential to acknowledge that our workforce should be as diverse as the world we live in. An […]

January 24, 2023

Employment numbers for individuals with disabilities have not only recovered to pre-pandemic levels, but exceeded those benchmarks and even pre-Great Recession levels, according to a Jan. 23 report. That finding stands in stark contrast to employment numbers for individuals without […]

December 11, 2020

By now, many employees have been working from home since March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With no signs of slowing and the rollout of a vaccine to the general public not likely to occur until well […]

November 19, 2020

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the SHRM Foundation are bringing attention to the workplace contributions of people with autism and intellectual and developmental differences. To do this, they have partnered with the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and […]

September 15, 2020

Employers obviously want employees to be able to get to work reliably and on time. So, can an employer require employees to have their own driver’s license or car? The short answer: maybe. The longer answer: If you opt to […]

July 17, 2020

As businesses scrambled to create remote work infrastructure following pandemic-driven shutdowns, they may have also unintentionally advanced accessibility for workers with disabilities. Before the pandemic, many individuals with disabilities faced difficulties attending interviews and finding consistent travel options for work. […]

March 11, 2020

Remote work has emerged as a key point in boardrooms recently due to the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, a type of coronavirus cuasing the illness known as COVID-19. Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) specifically recommends that U.S. employers […]

February 26, 2020

Anthony Morelli had permanent nerve damage that caused spasms. His doctor put him on some restrictions: no heavy lifting and every four to six months, he needs to spend two days in bed after receiving treatment. The company he worked […]

October 29, 2019

This summer marked the 29th anniversary of the original Americans with Disabilities Act. I have Type 1 Diabetes, which makes me a beneficiary of the ADA (as amended). The ADA protects my right to wear my insulin pump on a […]

October 30, 2018

WASHINGTON — Most employers are forgetting a talent pool that holds millions of people. This pool has gone largely untapped, however. “We all know how tight the labor market is in this country. So why aren’t employers hiring people with […]

July 10, 2018

Employees with disabilities bring new, diverse perspectives and unique skills and talents to the workplace. Hiring people with disabilities is a win for everyone involved and brings value to teams in all industries. The first step to hiring more qualified […]