Work disability and sickness absence represent critical challenges that affect individuals’ health, quality of life and socioeconomic participation. These conditions arise when physical or mental ...
People with disabilities are 15% of the world’s population and yet half as likely as their nondisabled peers to be in the workforce. Many factors contribute to these disparities, such as inequitable ...
As we continue to advance into the 21st century, the push for inclusivity and accessibility in workplaces is still a priority. This movement is not just about ticking boxes; it’s about recognizing the ...
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In the U.S., one in four adults have some type of disability, with mobility and cognition being the most common. Disability isn't always apparent, and stigmas can often keep those who live with an ...
Curbing disability discrimination in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility. And it’s unfair, though all too common, to place all of the burden on people with disabilities to absorb, defuse, or ...
A poll found that 43 percent of all respondents believed that people with disabilities are not given equal opportunities for employment and advancement in the workplace. SWNS It’s all of us or none of ...
Everyone deserves to feel safe and included at work. But there is still a long way to go to make Australians who are living and working with a disability feel that way in the workplace. According to ...
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It is about acknowledging the work of disabled people and how we can make physical spaces, policies and practices more accessible in the ...
Last week, a jury awarded an employee $450,000 after his company threw him a birthday party despite his warnings that it would cause anxiety. According to documents filed in the lawsuit, the plaintiff ...
People with disabilities are not a monolith. While activists have worked for years to draw attention to diversity within the disability community, particularly in the workplace, a new report from ...