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Funding Cuts Threaten Employment Equity for Disabled Workers

11/1/2025

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Federal cuts to U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services threaten employment equity.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October highlights contributions by people with disabilities to the workforce.
Only 23% of adults with disabilities are employed, versus 65% without disabilities.
Advocates urge policymakers to restore funding for essential programs such as supported employment.
The cuts undermine the infrastructure needed for transitions from school to work.

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Story summary

Federal cuts to U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services threaten employment equity.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October highlights contributions by people with disabilities to the workforce.
Only 23% of adults with disabilities are employed, versus 65% without disabilities.
Advocates urge policymakers to restore funding for essential programs such as supported employment.
The cuts undermine the infrastructure needed for transitions from school to work.