The Disability Inclusion Advantage - 4:35
Laura Wilhelm, Disability:IN Chicagoland
Posted Oct 29, 2019
Despite a strong labor market, just 29% of working age Americans with disabilities are employed vs. 75% of those without disabilities. Laura Wilhelm, Executive Director of Disability:IN Chicagoland discusses the disability inclusion advantage.
Hosted by: Paul Lisnek Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
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