When You Think About People and Disabilities, Consider These
Lindsay Mustain, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
#1 Best Selling Author of Ace the Interview System | Job Offer Generator ?? | I Help Corporate Professionals Land Remote $100K+ Job Offers | Intentional Career Design | Ex-Amazon Recruiter
Written By: Veronica Castillo
You may remember an article from earlier this year, also by Veronica, about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. If you did not catch that, or would like to read it again, you can do so here.
The 2017 DEI- Disability Equality Index (a survey conducted by the U.S. USBLN- Business Leadership Network and the AAPD - American Association of People with Disabilities), reported that businesses in the United States are becoming more accessible for people with disabilities.
This is possible with regard to public accommodations and access; however, this can’t be the case for employment.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the unemployment percentage for individuals with disabilities was 10.8% in 2017. This figure is higher than the national average of 3.8%.
Stigmas
One of the hardest things that people with disabilities face is the social stigma that disabilities incur. Individuals with disabilities in the United States make up one-fifth of the population; however, have an unemployment rate higher than the national average.
Though the Americans with Disabilities Act makes it illegal for U.S employers to. discriminate on the basis of disability, the unemployment figures show that there is discrimination present. Something as simple as disclosing a disability, can cost someone an interview.
Continue reading here: https://talenthack.org/people-with-disabilities
About the Founder of Talent Hack:
Lindsay Mustain is the formerly most visible employee of Amazon, #asklindsay author, and LinkedIn 'celebrity' with millions in readership. She most recently released a book on resume writing that is currently on the Amazon best seller list and holds the highest certifications in the HR industry (SPHR, SHRM-SCP).
Lindsay's background and ascent to becoming an authority in Talent Acquisition, Employment Branding, and Human Resources came from a humble beginning. She connects with HR professionals and job seekers around the world through her message of perseverance, inspiration, and using authenticity to build a personal brand that is true to your highest values and beliefs.
Learn more about Lindsay, #asklindsay, and Talent Paradigm here.