Tag: disability

Man using stand up desk

This big number may surprise you: one out of every four adults feels they need some type of accommodation by an employer for a medical condition or disability. This finding comes from a study in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management that established a very inclusive standard for determining the need for employer accommodations…

Isolated birds

A danger for working-age people with disabilities is that they become socially isolated, which can cause a further deterioration in their health and ability to function. A good example of this vicious cycle is people with severe arthritis. If joint pain makes walking more difficult, it can limit one’s ability to do things with friends…