Read the report on current labor force characteristics for persons with disabilities from 2019. Then watch the following video about a South Side Occupational program to answer the following questions.
1. What are your reactions to the labor force statistics for individuals with disabilities? What surprised you from these statistics? What are some of the biggest barriers for individuals with disabilities who want to enter the job market?
2. How do you think programs like the one at South Side Occupational could aid people with disabilities to achieve success in the job market?
source : https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/disabl.pdf
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