Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor Michelle Travis covers emerging workplace law and policy. As the pandemic has increased the number of individuals with ...

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 ...

Disability in the workplace is a form of diversity—yet it is widely misunderstood and often excluded from diversity considerations. While most organizations have diversity programs, only 4 percent of ...

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Employment among individuals with disabilities has reached a historic high, with 22.5 million employed Americans with disabilities in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This ...

The reservoir where I walk my dog each day is like the watercooler at work. People from all walks of life—electricians, postal workers, scientists, doctors, and investors—stop to chat about the ...

Creating a supportive environment for workers with disabilities is not just about compliance. It's a step toward building a more inclusive and effective workplace. Businesses that embrace diverse ...

In the modern workplace, it is now more important than ever to ensure that disability discrimination is properly managed, so that everybody has a fair chance of working in a safe environment that ...

In a back workroom at Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop in South Windsor, Jared Levesque wraps a newspaper to be delivered by a crew of his coworkers. Founder Susan Miller pays minimum wage for all work ...

The Persons with Disabilities Act of 2025 represents an overhaul of Kenya’s disability rights framework. It gives effect to the constitutional rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in an approach ...