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Individuals with disabilities have the highest (80%) rate of unemployment and are an untapped source of qualified candidates. People with disabilities contribute to a diverse, innovative workforce; have equal to or higher performance rates; and are less likely to resign than non-disabled workers. Employment contributes to the state economy and can reduce individual poverty and dependency on systems of long-term services and supports.

Services have shifted away from employment and job supports to non-work services that do not assist participants in accessing a productive career path and meaningful work in the community. National efforts are in place to increase opportunities for integrated employment with a meaningful wage. A total of 32 states have legislation, a formal policy directive, or other official state mandate addressing employment as a priority outcome. North Carolina has many employment initiatives in place, but does not yet have a statewide policy to address employment for persons with disabilities, despite it being a priority goal among individuals.

 

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North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities

Office Hours: 9AM-4PM Monday-Friday
3109 POPLARWOOD COURT, SUITE 105,
RALEIGH, NC 27604
 
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This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

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