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
#Illinois #General Interest

Other videos hosted by Paul Lisnek

Let's Build a House

Let's Build a House - 5:40
Sheltering in place is difficult for many which has led to an increased need for volunteers and donations at Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. They build 6-8 houses per year and are always looking for volunteers with little or no experience to tradesman.
WATCH NOW
Related

Women Owned and Controlled

Women Owned and Controlled - 4:38
It takes immense courage and passion to be an entrepreneur, no matter what demographic boxes you might check, but for women & minority entrepreneurs, unfortunately, it is even more difficult. The WBDC offers services for women entrepreneurs to succeed.
WATCH NOW

Helping Out Minority Owned Businesses

Helping Out Minority Owned Businesses - 6:40
Minority businesses are the fastest growing sector in the US economy. Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council increases business opportunities between major buying organizations and minority owned businesses.
WATCH NOW
Loading Loading...
TYPE A KEYWORD AND PRESS ENTER TO SEARCH: Close Search Menu
OR EXPLORE SEGMENTS BY TOPIC:

COMMUNITY

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

EDUCATION

GENERAL INTEREST

GOVERNMENT

HEALTH

LOCAL

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY