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IMAGE: Comparison of the employment-to-population ratios and labor participation rates in December 2020 and January 2021, for people with and without disabilities, showing declines for both groups. view more
Credit: Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, NJ - February 5, 2021 - As COVID-19 outbreaks continue to affect national and local economies, the job market struggled to maintain momentum, according to today s National Trends in Disability Employment - Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD). In the coming months, prospects for recovery may improve as vaccine availability increases and the federal government implements new public health measures and considers additional economic relief.
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IMAGE: This graphic compares the labor force participation rates an employment-to-population ratios for November 2020 and December 2020, showing declines except for the modest increase in the employment-to-population ratio for people. view more
Credit: Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, NJ - January 8, 2021 - Despite recent declines in economic indicators, people with disabilities remained engaged in the labor force, according to today s National Trends in Disability Employment - Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD). Future trends will depend on a number of factors affecting public health and economic recovery, such as vaccine distribution and stimulus efforts.