7 Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities

"(...) If you’re an employer, you need employees to keep your company or organization in business. But are you looking at all labor markets? People with disabilities represent a talented, untapped labor market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that although 7 out of 10 working-age people have a job, only 2 out of 10 people with disabilities and of working age are employed, leaving many qualified individuals with disabilities on the lookout for a job. As you seek to fill open positions, consider hiring qualified people with disabilities. When you hire a competent person with a disability, you’ll bring benefits to your company’s bottom line and benefits to your customers and community. (...)"