30th April 2019 Church News.
There are currently 3.7 million people of working age with disabilities with jobs, representing an employment rate of 50.7%. For people without disabilities, this number sits at 81.1%. While some conditions truly prevent people from working, this gap suggests that millions of talented disabled people are missing out on employment. So, what are the barriers excluding this huge pool of talent from entering the workforce, and how can we overcome them?
