Disability Friendly Employers

05/04/2019

Workers with disabilities are described as being very loyal to their employers.

04/17/2019

The hiring of people with disabilities may seem like charity, but it is actually helping the bottom lines of businesses across Baton Rouge.

01/06/2019

Microsoft, Bank of America and CVS are just a few big companies that profit from their proactive employment practices.

09/07/2018

We can do more to support everyone, businesses included.

Did you know that 26.5% of working-age adults with disabilities live in poverty as compared to 10.9% of their nondisabled peers?

National Disability Institute (NDI) is excited to be 1 of 15 finalists in the ! NDI is committed to championing an inclusive economy for all.

09/07/2018

09/04/2018

ST. PETERS, MO - A local entrepreneur opened her St. Peters business on Saturday. The story of Jessica Eisenbeis and Yadi’s Yummies is one that many of her customers find to be truly inspirational. Jessica could not find anyone willing to hire her after she completed school. She has a rare genetic...

09/03/2018

Avalon Employment Inc. is a pioneer in the burgeoning field of supportive employment

08/31/2018

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08/16/2018

When 1 in 4 in the US has a disability we need every employment opportunity to be friendly to every type of employee.

New government research finds 61 million U.S. adults have a disability that impacts a major part of their life​

08/09/2018

July 2018 Disability Employment Statistics
Ages 16 years and over

Labor Force Participation

People with disabilities: 20.2%
People without disabilities: 69.2%

Unemployment Rate

People with disabilities: 8.5%
People without disabilities: 3.9%