Tiffany LiDec 19, 2022

Work from home has been a huge boon to employment access for disabled people.

“The jobless rate for disabled workers — typically in double digits and 12.3% two years ago — dropped to 5.8% in November … the lowest rate for people with disabilities since record-keeping began in 2008.”

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2022-12-15/long-left-out-of-job-market-people-with-disabilities-reap-benefits-of-covid-19s-teleworking-boom

People with disabilities reap benefits of surge in telework

The COVID-19 pandemic's silver lining for people with disabilities: a lot more remote work opportunities. Will it last?

Los Angeles Times
Show threadkellihazel
@tiffanycli I completely agree. It opens up #spoonies or even #caregivers for older parents the ability to make a decent living while also fulfilling responsibilities. I just wish certain “old school” employers could see it that way instead of an impediment to controlling staff.
Dec 20, 2022 at 2:57amWeb
Show threadRalph058 (S/he/it) AF4EZDec 20, 2022
@kellihazel @tiffanycli Very much so. I retired in April because my employer ended work from home. There was no reason for it except old school thinking. It is better for the corporation : https://www.apollotechnical.com/statistics-on-remote-workers/
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