Category: Employment

One of the Hardest Things in America is for a Person with a Disability to Get a Job

The job numbers for the disabled haven’t budged much since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Despite federal efforts to increase employment of the disabled, long-standing prejudicial attitudes need to be addressed to boost jobs, according  Jeff Rosen of the National Council on Disability’s Jeff Rosen.

Not much progress in last couple decades getting more people with disabilities into workforce

Looking for a Job? Use These Free Resources to Your Advantage

The following is excerpted from a bulletin sent by USA.gov 

Looking for a job is never easy – whether you’re a recent college graduate or a seasoned worker, the application process can be a draining experience. With so many job openings now posted online only, it can be even harder to know where you can get reliable information and help throughout the process. USA.gov has pulled reliable resources from across the government to help you find the next step in your career.

The Department of Labor (DOL) should be on the top of your list if you’re job hunting. DOL offers employment tips, resume builder activities, layoff resources and much more. DOL’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) aims to improve your prospects of employment, no matter your age. Most training events are hosted through states and local American Job Center Network members. Through the ETA you can find subtopics for a wide range of subjects including adult training programs, summer jobs, trade act programs and more.

To read more, visit:

http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USAGOV-730173?reqfrom=share

Census: Workers with Disabilities Have Significant Income Gap

The income gap for workers with disabilities is significant as shown by these Census Bureau figures.

  • People with disabilities are three times less likely to be employed and, when they are working, they’re earning 75 cents for each dollar others are paid.
  • Between 2008 and 2010, individuals with disabilities accounted for 6 percent of the workforce, according to data released this week from the U.S. Census.
  • Such workers were most often employed in service and administrative support roles. Positions as janitors or building cleaners, cashiers, dishwashers and in retail sales were among the most common cited.
  • For their labor, more than half of workers with disabilities earned less than $25,000 annually, the Census found.

“Even within the largest occupations, employed workers with disabilities, on average, earned less than similarly employed workers without disabilities,” said Jennifer Cheeseman Day, the assistant chief for employment characteristics at the Census Bureau.

To read the full piece visit: Disability Scoop