The rise of remote work has been met with mixed feelings in recent years, but for people who have disabilities, it’s been a lifeline. Since the start of the pandemic, employers have seen a significant increase in employees with disabilities joining the workforce, and much of this increase can be credited to remote work. In fact, in our recent Employees with Disabilities in the Workplace survey, we polled just over 400 full-time employees who identify as having a disability or chronic condition and found that the vast majority — 60% — reported that having the ability to work remotely enabled them to find employment.
A disconnect between employees with disabilities and their employers
While the shift to increased remote work marks great progress towards helping individuals with disabilities to participate more fully in the workforce, there’s still work to be done. Our survey uncovered a stark disconnect between employees and employers: Employees with disabilities reported that they are still lacking the support they need at work, even though many employers may think they have the right support in place.
