Individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities have historically been overlooked in the job market due to the mistaken belief that they are unable to perform certain work tasks. But one government agency is working to dispel that myth, by challenging employers to expand their recruiting and retention programs to better include workers with disabilities.
The Administration for Community Living, a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has created a competition for businesses to compete for cash prizes by submitting plans to help employers nationwide reach a wider talent pool and create more employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges.
