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Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Michigan Workers with Disabilities Find Less Opportunity

The Detroit News reports that working-age people with disabilities in Michigan between 21 and 64 have an employment rate 37% in 2004, compared with 76% for people without disabilities. For men with disabilities, employment fell by 22% from 1989 to 2000. The article looks at some common myths regarding disabled workers and assistive technology like screen-reading and voice-activation software.

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