The Disability Inclusion Advantage

Laura Wilhelm, Disability:IN Chicagoland

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.

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Oct 29, 2019

Hosted by: Paul Lisnek

Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team

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