Summary
The August 2023 National Trends in Disability Employment report shows that more people with disabilities are finding jobs and joining the workforce. This is different from people without disabilities, whose job numbers went down a bit. In August, the report says that around 4.3% of all workers in the United States had disabilities. This shows that more people with disabilities are getting chances to work, and it's important to keep making workplaces inclusive for everyone.
The latest National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report for August 2023, issued by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability brings good news for people with disabilities. The new report highlights record-breaking achievements in labor force participation and employment-to-population ratios among people with disabilities.
Labor Force Participation:
Participation in the labor force for people with disabilities aged 16-64 saw a 2% increase, rising from 40.4% in July 2023 to 41.2% in August 2023.
Conversely, the rate for those without disabilities decreased marginally from 78.4% in July 2023 to 78.2% in August 2023 (source).
Month-to-Month Comparison:
From July 2023 to August 2023, the employment-to-population ratio for people with disabilities (ages 16-64) increased from 37.3% to 37.9% (a 1.6% improvement).
In contrast, people without disabilities witnessed a slight decline, with the employment-to-population ratio dropping from 75.5% to 75.2% (source, source).
Year-to-Year Comparison:
Compared to 2022, participation in the labor force for people with disabilities increased by an impressive 9.6%, reaching 41.2% by August 2023.
For those without disabilities, the rate also increased, though by a smaller margin of 0.9%, reaching 78.2%.
Total Workforce Representation:
In August 2023, people with disabilities aged 16-64 made up 4.3% of the total U.S. workforce, totaling 6,533,000 workers out of 150,594,000.
Overall, the nTIDE August 2023 Jobs Report shows positive trends in employment for people with disabilities, demonstrating their continuous growing participation in today’s work force. These findings underscore the importance of creating inclusive post-secondary education opportunities like E4Texas, and inclusive workplaces and opportunities for people with disabilities.
For more detailed information on this report, please visit the nTIDE archives. For more information about the E4Texas post-secondary program at the University of Texas-Austin, please visit the E4Texas website, where you can register for our upcoming annual Open House to learn all about this employment-focused transition program! For additional information, visit our website or email our Program Outreach Coordinator at Kathleen.Hernandez@austin.UTexas.edu. Your journey towards growth and empowerment starts here!
