Infographic: 4 Business Reasons to Hire People with Developmental Disabilities
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October 21, 2014
October 21, 2014
i4cp's groundbreaking study, Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilites, makes an empirical business case for hiring those with special needs. With an 85% unemployment rate among people with IDD in the United States, this largely untapped talent pool offers significant potential across all industries. The infographic below highlights four business reasons to hire these dependable and motivated people.
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Eric Davis is Creative Director and Senior Editor at the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). His work focuses on helping organizations translate research insights into practical strategies for building high-performance, people-centered workplaces. Eric has led or co-authored numerous studies focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility, drawing on his background as a researcher, writer, editor, and graphic designer.