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The disability tax is the extra time, energy, and effort people with disabilities often spend navigating inaccessible systems. See how barriers in hiring and the workplace add to that cost, and what employers can do to reduce it.

An individual has three avenues to inform an employer they have a disability: Self-ID, self-disclosure, and is public announcement.

This article aims to address concerns around self-identification and provide clarity on the benefits, myths, and potential consequences of identifying as a person with a disability in the job application process—especially under an administration that has shown ambivalence or even hostility toward the disability community.

The job market looks stable on paper, yet many people are experiencing a very different reality. As hiring slows and competition grows, people with disabilities face a market shaped by accessibility barriers, AI and changing expectations. Here’s what job seekers and employers need to know heading into 2027.

Assistive technology is helping people with disabilities overcome workplace barriers, access new career opportunities, and build skills across industries. Learn how accessible technology can support a more inclusive workforce.

Ableism in nursing can create barriers to employment, accommodations, and career growth for nurses with disabilities. Explore how healthcare employers can build more accessible, inclusive workplaces and support disability inclusion across the nursing profession.

NDEAM has helped move disability employment from awareness toward action. As workplaces, policies and technology continue to change, the next chapter calls for greater access, accountability and belonging for people with disabilities.

Graduate students with disabilities often face barriers that extend beyond coursework. Learn how universities can redesign graduate disability support by improving disability services, expanding accessible online learning, increasing scheduling flexibility, training faculty, and involving students in support system design. These practical strategies help create more inclusive graduate programs while maintaining academic standards and fostering student independence.