People with intellectual disability can thrive in open employment, but first they must be given a chance

Disability advocates have long pushed to get more people with intellectual disability into mainstream employment, given the better wages and greater sense of community involvement.

But to turn things around, it’s important to first understand why it’s so difficult for people with intellectual disability to land a job.

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Topics:
Discrimination, Employment

Author:
Luke Michael

Source:
Pro Bono News

Date published:
Tue 24th Aug, 2021