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Workplace Support for People with Disabilities

Employer Practices

December 2025
Three professionals walk side by side through a bright, modern office building. A man on the left uses a white cane, while the woman in the center and the older man on the right walk alongside him, smiling and talking as they move down the hallway.

People with disabilities face significantly higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, with many being limited to part-time or self-employment roles due to workplace challenges. However, companies that prioritize disability inclusion report higher revenues, productivity and employee engagement.

This issue brief was created in collaboration by the American Heart Association and the National Organization on Disability.

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