Drew Bartkiewicz 6/21/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/21/21

Myths and Stereotypes about People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Find out more about deaf people

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/20/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/20/21

Autism at Work: Hiring and Training Employees on the Spectrum

Ever since researchers began using the word "autism" in the 1940s to describe certain patterns of behavior in children, it's been an often misunderstood diagnosis.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/19/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/19/21

Why Hire Disabled Workers? 4 Powerful (and Inclusive) Companies Answer

What if we looked at disability employment from a business perspective instead of from an advocacy perspective? There are many businesses that are leading the way in promoting an inclusive workplace, businesses that are proud of the advancements they have made in hiring workers with disabilities. Why are they so passionate about hiring disabled workers?

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/18/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/18/21

The 7 Best Jobs for Physically Disabled People

The transition to working life might seem uncertain if you have a disability, but good jobs for physically disabled people are out there.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/17/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/17/21

Disability in the US, 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act

According to US Census Bureau estimates, there were just over 40 million Americans with a disability in the US in 2018. 7.6 million were employed.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/16/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/16/21

6 Reasons to Hire Deaf Employees

Often, employers do not understand how to accommodate people with different abilities, fearing (incorrectly) that it will be costly or complicated.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/15/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/15/21

Is Mental Illness a Disability?

Mental health and employment discrimination often arise from stereotypes, myths, fear and a lack of knowledge. The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was created to prevent discrimination in the workplace toward individuals with a psychiatric and other disability.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/14/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/14/21

Determining What Is and Isn't a Disability

One of your employees has migraines. Is this covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/13/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/13/21

1 in 5 Americans Has a Disability: Here’s the Most Common One

One in five Americans has at least one disability, with that number rising dramatically — to almost 1 in 3 — in some Southern states.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/12/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/12/21

There’s An Untapped Workforce Just Waiting For You

One in five Americans has a disability. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, just 20.2% of people with disabilities participate in the labor force, compared to 69.1% of people without disabilities. That’s a huge untapped pool of talent – and there’s ample evidence that companies benefit from including people with disabilities in their workforce.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/11/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/11/21

Maximizing Productivity: Accommodations for Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in five people will experience a psychiatric disability in their lifetime, and one in four Americans currently knows someone who has a psychiatric disability.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/10/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/10/21

Disability as Diversity

Colleges and universities are making progress on efforts to serve disabled students, but some advocates and scholars say higher ed has been slow to recognize disability as an identity group or include it in programming around diversity and inclusion.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/9/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/9/21

How Temporary Disability Is a Battleground for Workers

Claiming short-term and temporary disability is often complicated to navigate, yet it’s a position that millions find themselves in every year.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/8/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/8/21

20 Things Every Parent of Kids with Special Needs Should Hear

You may not leap buildings in a single bound or run faster than a speeding bullet but you are a superhero none the less.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/7/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/7/21

Jerry’s Story

Jerry is a 53 year old father of four children. He’s independent, has a house, raised a family and his adult kids still look to him for support. Jerry also has had a disability for over 35 years.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/6/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/6/21

People With Disabilities Are Still Struggling to Find Employment — Here Are the Obstacles They Face

According to RespectAbility, only 29,893 people with disabilities joined the workforce in 2018, compared to 343,000 two years prior.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/5/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/5/21

10 Things Not to Say to Someone With a Disability

As general rule, talk to someone with a disability the same as you would anyone else. As for what NOT to say? Here’s a cheat sheet with a few tips.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/4/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/4/21

4 Reasons Why Hiring Disabled Workers Is Good for Business

The pandemic has hit the disabilities community particularly hard. This founder of a startup that makes software more accessible warns that’s a major loss for your innovation.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/3/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/3/21

Three stories of truly inspiring blind people

We all face hardship, but for many, the thought of losing our sight is a horrifying prospect. Despite facing immense difficulties as a result of vision loss, there are some truly amazing people in the world who have overcome their disability to achieve amazing things.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/2/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/2/21

8 Famous People Who Exemplify Overcoming Their Disability

If these famous people with disabilities share something besides their professional success, it is their ability of self-improvement.