The Hidden Tax: Gauging the True Cost of Disability - Disability Almanac

In a world that prides itself on economic models and fiscal policies, there exists an unacknowledged financial burden that weighs heavily on individuals with disabilities. This burden, akin to a hidden tax, quietly erodes the financial stability and well-being of millions worldwide. Unlike the transparent deductions on a pay stub,…

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Hi there @disability Ask your housing authority about Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) vouchers. NED 1 is for people leaving already residing in the community. NED 2 is for people leaving SNFs and healthcare facilities. Many don’t know about these vouchers and it’s important for us to share, apply, and advocate for more accessible units in the new builds. For more information: https://bit.ly/3gnoF2P #DisabilityMstdn #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityPayGap #BlackMastodon
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Today, 2 of my disabled friends got told that their sick leave was resulting in sickness reviews or disciplinary processes. One works for a disability charity.

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Today is #DisabilityPayGap day.
 
That’s the day disabled workers stop getting paid for the rest of the year.

Every year, disabled workers are earning £3,500 less than everyone else. 
 
It’s time for change.
 
Let’s end the #DisabilityPayGap

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/Equity_DDMC/status/1458021069319716869

Equity DDMC on Twitter

“Today is #DisabilityPayGap day.   That’s the day disabled workers stop getting paid for the rest of the year. Every year, disabled workers are earning £3,500 less than everyone else.    It’s time for change.   Let’s end the #DisabilityPayGap”

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