Remote Work Helps More People With Disabilities Get Employed

A study by the University of Minnesota found that remote work is helping more people with disabilities get employed. The study analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau and found that the share of people with disabilities who are employed has increased since the pandemic began. The researchers attributed this increase to the rise of remote work, which allows people with disabilities to work from home and avoid the challenges of commuting and interacting with colleagues in person. The study found that people with disabilities who worked from home were more likely to be employed than those who worked in the office. The researchers also found that the increase in remote work was particularly beneficial for people with disabilities who had a college degree, suggesting that remote work may be helping to close the gap in employment rates between people with and without disabilities. The study's findings suggest that remote work is a valuable tool for promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce. As more employers adopt remote work policies, it is likely that the number of people with disabilities who are employed will continue to increase.

Summary

"The study found that remote work has been beneficial for people with disabilities, helping them to get employed and potentially closing the gap in employment rates between people with and without disabilities. This suggests that remote work is a valuable tool for promoting inclusion in the workforce."