By tapping the talents of disabled persons, older adults, and those with criminal records, employers can help close income and wealth gaps and address the labor shortage.
More than 61 million Americans have some type of disability, including difficulty with hearing, vision, cognition, ambulation, self-care, or independent living, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Despite laws intended to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities in the workplace, these individuals are more likely to be unemployed, underemployed, and underpaid.
