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The National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Jobs Report shows that employment for working-age Americans with disabilities held near record levels in October 2026, with an employment-to-population ratio of 39.9 percent. Researchers suggest the sustained high employment may reflect more disabled people entering the labor market as families cope with inflation.
The UK work and pensions secretary visited Denmark to learn from its 'Fleksjobs' scheme, which provides subsidised part-time employment with dedicated support for people with reduced work capacity, achieving a disability employment rate increase from 44% to 61% since 2012. The UK government is considering similar approaches as disability-related unemployment among young people has risen significantly, with 45.3% of NEETs now classified as disabled compared to 21% in 2014.
The UK Work and Pensions Secretary discusses how young people with mental health conditions and neurodiversity should be supported into employment rather than remaining on benefits, citing Denmark's Fleksjob scheme as a model that enables disabled workers to remain employed with reduced hours and adjustments. The Government plans to introduce new legislation next year in response to reviews on disability benefits reform and youth employment.
Career Services of Brockville received the Ontario Disability Employment Network's award for Outstanding Employment Service Provider, recognizing its efforts to help people with disabilities find work and build inclusive workplaces. The organization continues to create employment opportunities for disabled people across the community.
EmployAbility, a nonprofit supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has been recognized as Georgia's No. 1 Supported Employment Provider by the state's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The organization connects individuals with disabilities to employment opportunities through job training, career coaching and workplace support, partnering with over 100 employers across its service area.
A former Amazon warehouse worker is suing the company for allegedly firing her after years of approved disability accommodations when her medical restrictions became permanent. The case raises questions about employer obligations under the ADA and FMLA when accommodating workers with chronic disabilities.
A New Zealand Employment Relations Authority dismissed a call centre worker's claims of unjustified dismissal and disability discrimination after Kiwibank terminated their employment for serious misconduct related to call-handling issues. The case involved disputes over the worker's undisclosed health condition, medical documentation, and whether adequate workplace accommodations were provided before dismissal.
Bridge Creative, a social enterprise, is opening Bridgeworks, a new employment and skills hub in Bishop Auckland designed to help people with learning disabilities and autistic people develop practical skills, gain qualifications, and access paid employment across diverse industries. The hub will offer vocational training, work experience, and enterprise activities with a focus on supporting young people transitioning from education into employment.
EmployAbility, a Savannah-based nonprofit, has been recognized as Georgia's No. 1 Supported Employment Provider by the state's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The organization connects individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to employment opportunities through job training, career coaching, and workplace support partnerships with over 100 employers.
UK Department for Work and Pensions figures show disabled people have a 53% employment rate compared to 82.4% for non-disabled people, representing a 29.4 percentage point employment gap that has worsened over the past year. The article analyzes whether this gap reflects actual barriers to employment or changes in how disability is defined in official statistics.
Seven in 10 working-age American caregivers balance paid employment with caring for loved ones with disabilities, chronic conditions or age-related needs, yet fewer than half inform their supervisors about these responsibilities. The Care Out Loud campaign is expanding support to address how caregiving affects employees' careers, financial security and wellbeing, highlighting caregiving as a workplace inclusion and retention issue.
A former FX Networks writer is suing for wrongful termination, alleging she was fired in retaliation for reporting workplace safety concerns and that she faced disability discrimination related to her back pain, migraines, and mental health condition without receiving requested accommodations. The lawsuit also claims she worked 50-60 hours weekly without full compensation and was denied meal breaks despite management's awareness of her health needs.
The article examines how predictive algorithms in workers' compensation systems may overlook important human factors affecting injured workers' recovery and return to work, such as workplace support, job security concerns, and claims experience. Research shows that while statistical models have advantages, direct communication with injured workers can reveal circumstances—like supervisor contact, modified duty availability, and employer coordination—that significantly influence recovery outcomes but may not appear in claims data.
A Japanese study of 158 employed patients who underwent surgery for gastric or esophageal cancer found that 78.5% were working at 18 months post-surgery, with median return-to-work times of 30 days for gastric cancer and 70 days for esophageal cancer. The research identifies pain, appetite loss, financial impact, and weight loss at 6 months as significant barriers to sustained work participation, with implications for workplace accommodations and occupational health support.
Four Rivers Behavioral Health in Kentucky is participating in a Columbia University randomized controlled trial studying the effectiveness of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services for autistic adults seeking competitive employment. The study will recruit 174 autistic adults across four Kentucky sites and track employment outcomes over 18 months to compare IPS services with standard vocational rehabilitation.
A scoping review of 41 studies found that occupational therapy is a standard component of multidisciplinary rehabilitation for functional neurological disorder, a condition affecting working-age adults, but profession-specific interventions and outcomes were inconsistently documented. The review highlights gaps in evidence regarding occupational therapy's independent contribution to rehabilitation outcomes for this disabling neurological condition.
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