In 2023, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was more than double that of those without disabilities. Barriers such as stigma, subminimum wages, and Social Security program income limits contribute to this. You can empower individuals—especially people with disabilities, older adults, and veterans—to secure employment that strengthens personal independence.
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