International context: International studies highlight that people with disabilities are twice as likely to be unemployed compared to the rest of the workforce. Organizations dedicated to this cause, such as Goodwill in the USA, aim to address this disparity through vocational training programs and facilitating employment, emphasizing that workplace accommodations represent a cost-effective method for expanding the pool of skilled workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2025, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities (aged 16–64) was 8.3%, compared to 4.1% for those without disabilities. Only 41.8% of people with disabilities in this age group were active (employed or seeking work). [1]
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