Car Accident Victims Disabled After an Accident
USA- Thehill.com writes that tens of millions of Americans have a disability. More people become disabled each year as injuries, accidents, health problems, and aging all contribute to the development of disabilities.
According to the Social Security Administration, about 25 percent of individuals who are currently twenty years old will have a permanent or temporary disability by the time they reach 67 years of age. Many disabled people in America want to work. In fact, working can have benefits for people’s physical and mental health. However, fewer than one out of five people with disabilities are currently in the workforce. About 66 percent of individuals who are not disabled or currently working.
The average pay for disabled Americans is also far below that which non-disabled Americans earn. Disabled adults who have earned college degrees have an employment rate that is lower than adults who are not disabled and have a high school degree. The employment of college graduates is currently at about 86 percent. Disabled college graduates are employed at a rate of about 59 percent.
It is possible that working from home will allow more disabled Americans to engage in the workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that many workers are able to complete their jobs remotely. Removing the commute can help individuals suffering from disabilities more easily engaged in the workforce.
Technology can help accommodate individuals with disabilities and increase their ability to participate in different types of work. Still, many companies are not considered inclusive enough when it comes to hiring disabled employees. Some suggest that the government should provide financial incentives to businesses for hiring workers with disabilities. Efforts to ensure these workers are treated fairly and earning equitable wages also could help reduce the disability pay gap. It is important to remember that any of us can become disabled unexpectedly and require assistance in maintaining our place in the workforce.
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