Stories Tagged as
Disabilities
There are major flaws in a program aimed at helping workers with disabilities
Sep 4, 2024
Currently, 37 states have a program offering people with cognitive disabilities jobs that pay subminimum wages before moving on to higher-paying jobs. But that doesn't always happen.
Remote work has been a boon for older workers with disabilities
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 21, 2024
And working from home expands job opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages.
Australia's migration rules are tough on people with disabilities
by
Katy Watson
Jul 12, 2024
If your health and welfare costs could exceed $58,250 USD over a maximum of 10 years, you fail Australia's visa medical requirements.
When an accessibility mapping app went viral, success came with a cost
by
Sarah Leeson
Jun 11, 2024
Roll Mobility, an app for mapping accessibility infrastructure and linking disabled communities, went viral. Now the team needs to raise funds.
A rehearsal for revolution
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jun 3, 2024
It’s finally summer, so we’re watching “Crip Camp.”
Some states consider slashing payments to parents who care for disabled kids
Apr 1, 2024
At least 12 states have proposed cutting payments that thousands of families rely on. The Dewitt family in Indiana is one of them.
How AI helps some people with disabilities communicate
by
Matt Levin
Jan 2, 2024
Deep learning, voice cloning and image tech are helping people with nonstandard speech express themselves and be better understood.
For public good, not for profit.
How much of our labor force has been lost to COVID-19?
Jan 24, 2022
According to one expert, COVID deaths and workers left on the sidelines from long COVID account for 18% of unfilled jobs.
Got questions about disability in America? Here's your resource guide
by
Katie Savin
Jun 22, 2018
A reading list from the informational to the literary.
Navigating the job market as an American with a disability
by
Eliza Mills
Jun 22, 2018
One look at the challenges people with disabilities face.