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Trump Layoffs Devastate Job Security for Disabled Workers

5/7/2025

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The Trump administration's layoffs significantly impact disabled workers, creating job security concerns in the private sector.
Spencer Goidel, a 33-year-old federal employee with autism from Boca Raton, Florida, was laid off from the IRS.
Goidel utilized Schedule A, a program designed to streamline hiring for disabled candidates.
He highlights the detrimental effects of layoffs on opportunities and livelihoods for disabled individuals.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's layoffs significantly impact disabled workers, creating job security concerns in the private sector.
Spencer Goidel, a 33-year-old federal employee with autism from Boca Raton, Florida, was laid off from the IRS.
Goidel utilized Schedule A, a program designed to streamline hiring for disabled candidates.
He highlights the detrimental effects of layoffs on opportunities and livelihoods for disabled individuals.