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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.

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.

Digital technology has expanded opportunities for people with disabilities, but digital barriers continue to limit access to employment. From inaccessible job applications and biased AI hiring tools to exclusionary online communities and fewer remote work options, these challenges can make finding and keeping a job more difficult. Understanding and addressing these barriers is essential for creating a more inclusive workforce.

Recruiters can improve disability hiring by focusing on skills over rigid criteria, using AI thoughtfully, making hiring processes clear, and offering simple accommodations. These steps remove barriers and help qualified candidates succeed.

Mental Health Awareness Month, is a reminder that mental health is part of overall health and well-being (SAMHSA, 2026). It is also a chance for employers to look beyond slogans and ask a more important question: Are we creating a workplace where people can realistically take care of their mental health?

Disability unemployment has hit 10%—over twice the rate of non-disabled workers. Inaccessible systems, shrinking remote work, and rollback of key protections like VEVRAA and Section 503 are making it harder for people with disabilities to access jobs. The Disability at Work Survey reveals 4 key trends driving this growing gap.