Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Keely founded Making Space, closing the disability employment gap. "One of the most striking takeaways from SYNC25 was how many ...

The question of whether to disclose a disability at work is practical, political, and deeply personal, often shaped less by ...

According to the United States Department of Labor (DOL), 22.7% of People with Disabilities (PWDs) are employed, compared to 65.6% of non-disabled people. As a result, PWDs are 2X more likely than non ...

Work has the power to change lives. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), having a job is not simply about earning a paycheck—it’s about building skills, gaining ...

PLEASANTVILLE, Iowa — Zach Mecham has heard politicians demand that Medicaid recipients work or lose their benefits. He also has run into a jumble of Medicaid rules that effectively prevent many ...

BALTIMORE -- One in five people in the United States struggle with learning or attention disabilities, according to the Learning Disability Association of America. While they can make learning ...

As we celebrate National Disability Independence Day, we reflect on the strides we have made in fostering an inclusive society and recognize the work still needed to ensure true independence for ...

Zach Mecham, who uses a portable ventilator and a wheelchair because of his disability, edits a social media video for a client. Mecham runs a marketing business from his home in Pleasantville, Iowa.