National Disability Employment Awareness Month marks one of the most important times of the year for WTI. Work to Include team members participated in a month-long observance in October to raise awareness of the many resources and types of jobs employees with various disabilities hold in the workforce.

The following information is from the ADA National Network: https://adata.org/factsheet/employment-data-veterans-disabilities (2017) with permission to reproduce and distribute freely. The employment rate of veterans with disabilities is significantly lower than that of veterans without disabilities. There are two different measurements of disability for veterans in the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS)

One man's story of struggling to be seen by his ability, and not by his wheelchair. His desire for more (dis)ability implementation in DEI strategies.

There are many misconceptions or misperceptions about the capabilities of people with disabilities. This makes finding gainful employment for those living with a disability, a daunting challenge. Thankfully, awareness is growing about the assistive technology used by people with various physical or intellectual challenges, opening up more doors to success for those with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else and guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else and guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

Disability or not, your child can still succeed. It is your job to be your child’s voice and advocate. Take the opportunity to learn all you can about your child’s specific disability. Learn about treatments and develop a plan. Join parent support groups and learn from other parents. Build a support system around yourself and your child.

I remember that day very well as I was a young adult and I had already had several challenges around employment due to my disabilities. I was extremely excited for what this day held for myself and many others with disabilities of all kinds. Here we are today 30 years later having made much progress in many areas, but still, much progress to be made in others.

I remember that day very well as I was a young adult and I had already had several challenges around employment due to my disabilities. I was extremely excited for what this day held for myself and many others with disabilities of all kinds. Here we are today 30 years later having made much progress in many areas, but still, much progress to be made in others.

Worried about starting employment and losing your benefits? Well look no further, we are here to help! Read this article as Ben Trockman discusses a couple of great resources for protecting your disability benefits. Happily get back to work or start your new career.