National Disability Employment Policy, From the New Deal to the Real Deal: Joining the Industries of the Future

Article Publication Date:

10/11/2018

Summary:

This report is a follow-up to NCD's 2012 report discussing Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This 2018 report assesses the status of Section 14(c) employment, explores trends regarding American workers with disabilities being paid below minimum wage, and highlights recent policy changes impacting this employment model. NCD also makes recommendations for building capacity for supported employment services and changing pay structures.

Topics:

Employment for individuals with disabilities

Types/Tools:

Reports

Populations:

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

Sources:

National Council on Disability (NCD)

Programs/Initiatives:

Fair Labor Standards Act

vocational rehabilitation

supported employment