Daily Archives: May 3, 2024

Addressing Disparities in Disabled Employment: Insights and Action

BlogBy Robin Troutman May 3, 2024

By Abigail Lewis, NACDD Spring 2024 Policy Intern The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their “Persons with a Disability: Labor Force Characteristics Summary” data, highlighting a promising trend: disabled employment in the United States has reached a record high. However, beneath this positive headline lies a sobering reality: people with disabilities are…

14 States Join Peer Initiative to Grow Direct Care Workforce

StatementsBy Robin Troutman May 3, 2024

“REPOSTED WITH PERMISSION. ORIGINALLY APPEARED AT THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGING” Arlington, VA, May 2, 2024—With the U.S. facing a dire shortage of professionals to provide home- and community-based services (HCBS) to a rapidly growing population of older adults and people with disabilities, the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, led by the National Council…