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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription.  Achieva Pallets and Packaging, a job training program for individuals with disabilities. Demchak serves as Capital Campaign Chair for Achieva. Achieva Pallets and Packaging, a job training program for individuals with disabilities. Demchak serves as Capital Campaign Chair for Achieva. by William S. Demchak The ADA, enacted in 1990, was a transformative civil rights law that affirmed the right of individuals with disabilities to participate fully in society. NDEAM, established in 1945 and observed in October, reminds us annually of the social and economic importance of increasing opportunities for people with disabilities in the workforce. These are ideals I uphold not just because they make good business and economic sense, but because I’ve seen and felt the impact firsthand in my own family. My brother Brian had a disability. As one of my closest companions growing up, my big brother was always up for joining in on whatever wild antics I could dream up. We had a lot of fun together. I knew my brother was different, but I never spent a lot of time thinking about how fundamentally different our lives would be because of circumstance. As my siblings and I grew up, went off to college and began living independently, Brian would often ask “when’s it my turn?” That question stuck with me. It may seem simple, even naïve. But it wasn’t. It was a yearning we all have—to be independent, to have a space to call our own, and to be part of something meaningful. Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report show both encouraging gains and persistent gaps: * As of August 2025, the **employment-to-population ratio** for working-age people with disabilities (ages 16–64) reached an all-time high of **38.5%**, up from 37.0% just a month earlier. 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[\[kesslerfou...dation.org\]](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=dece9c39-8a24-478b-b5a9-a11c5765e4f6&ntv%5Fa=6CYKA-5h1AaxkRA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYDsusJZT4TIbC%5FYtBTVVnZRthDMw7VAS7CNMf8DzabNqnY8So3WxxA158IH0d1thyV8XKe2juIzFWoe8wGq7HNd7OwZ5ZBNwTckFgF7DmkcxQznOEjRLaGqWHzMc-2q0qF5rVBDfAWtrLH4StnrS-GdxyI-wKxEPL%5FX4u8wrrP%5F0572RulU4NvaYszAK6zTueaQHPB9rYjglZPEMP4cCr0sqSReoU48VMMsBCpTHlWEt8inEhezDijcxFoq1lhY29uRQMQOgOTNk0zs9sALs8wDpMFn%5F%5FoQuiNj5zVQVGOwixFVtPGo5fxR3wUhAZ87cfdVhiuPSZtigcZSZTa80%5FciokatO%5FHceMeFxk9NjoNE5nVDA0tcg5Lpm0b9vjXxFQ-7gnuMjy9lY-4JS4pnhgKMi3d8NyhuX2k5Fg7ul2MOxlZTDm5uuDlCjqMhDJ35o6u8n9EnRMju4orwuZsw-tvzNqUcwGHMOIs-68xbKLYkm1cYWbEWoeqED%5Fye5eu5mDwE%5F5iZUg9EIVwo0OOz%5FMzyJiSl2Wi3pYFHFJ-hP0M0jnZKZQi6siDhBROte3rQHfw==&ord=-1556546515&ntv%5Fht=-okJagA&prx%5Fr=https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/ntide-september-2025-jobs-report-employment-people-disabilities-surpasses-prior-high) * The **labor force participation rate** for people with disabilities rose to **42.2%**, while it is **77.9%** for those without disabilities. [\[dol.gov\]](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=dece9c39-8a24-478b-b5a9-a11c5765e4f6&ntv%5Fa=6CYKA-5h1AaxkRA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYDsusJZT4TIbC%5FYtBTVVnZRthDMw7VAS7CNMf8DzabNqnY8So3WxxA158IH0d1thyV8XKe2juIzFWoe8wGq7HNd7OwZ5ZBNwTckFgF7DmkcxQznOEjRLaGqWHzMc-2q0qF5rVBDfAWtrLH4StnrS-GdxyI-wKxEPL%5FX4u8wrrP%5F0572RulU4NvaYszAK6zTueaQHPB9rYjglZPEMP4cCr0sqSReoU48VMMsBCpTHlWEt8inEhezDijcxFoq1lhY29uRQMQOgOTNk0zs9sALs8wDpMFn%5F%5FoQuiNj5zVQVGOwixFVtPGo5fxR3wUhAZ87cfdVhiuPSZtigcZSZTa80%5FciokatO%5FHceMeFxk9NjoNE5nVDA0tcg5Lpm0b9vjXxFQ-7gnuMjy9lY-4JS4pnhgKMi3d8NyhuX2k5Fg7ul2MOxlZTDm5uuDlCjqMhDJ35o6u8n9EnRMju4orwuZsw-tvzNqUcwGHMOIs-68xbKLYkm1cYWbEWoeqED%5Fye5eu5mDwE%5F5iZUg9EIVwo0OOz%5FMzyJiSl2Wi3pYFHFJ-hP0M0jnZKZQi6siDhBROte3rQHfw==&ord=-1556546515&ntv%5Fht=-okJagA&prx%5Fr=https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/research-evaluation/statistics) * The **unemployment rate** for people with disabilities stood at **8.8%**, compared to **4.4%** for those without. [\[dol.gov\]](https://jadserve.postrelease.com/trk?ntv%5Fat=4&ntv%5Fui=dece9c39-8a24-478b-b5a9-a11c5765e4f6&ntv%5Fa=6CYKA-5h1AaxkRA&ntv%5Ffl=H8%5FNIX%5FfVs0Ik5QLWe2EYDsusJZT4TIbC%5FYtBTVVnZRthDMw7VAS7CNMf8DzabNqnY8So3WxxA158IH0d1thyV8XKe2juIzFWoe8wGq7HNd7OwZ5ZBNwTckFgF7DmkcxQznOEjRLaGqWHzMc-2q0qF5rVBDfAWtrLH4StnrS-GdxyI-wKxEPL%5FX4u8wrrP%5F0572RulU4NvaYszAK6zTueaQHPB9rYjglZPEMP4cCr0sqSReoU48VMMsBCpTHlWEt8inEhezDijcxFoq1lhY29uRQMQOgOTNk0zs9sALs8wDpMFn%5F%5FoQuiNj5zVQVGOwixFVtPGo5fxR3wUhAZ87cfdVhiuPSZtigcZSZTa80%5FciokatO%5FHceMeFxk9NjoNE5nVDA0tcg5Lpm0b9vjXxFQ-7gnuMjy9lY-4JS4pnhgKMi3d8NyhuX2k5Fg7ul2MOxlZTDm5uuDlCjqMhDJ35o6u8n9EnRMju4orwuZsw-tvzNqUcwGHMOIs-68xbKLYkm1cYWbEWoeqED%5Fye5eu5mDwE%5F5iZUg9EIVwo0OOz%5FMzyJiSl2Wi3pYFHFJ-hP0M0jnZKZQi6siDhBROte3rQHfw==&ord=-1556546515&ntv%5Fht=-okJagA&prx%5Fr=https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/research-evaluation/statistics) These figures underscore a dual reality: more people with disabilities are entering the workforce than ever before, yet they continue to face disproportionate barriers to employment. The employment gap remains wide, and the higher unemployment rate reflects ongoing challenges in access, accommodation, and inclusion. At our core, we all want the same thing out of life: the opportunity to live fully and with purpose. We want meaningful employment, independent living and feeling like we matter. People with disabilities are not problems to be solved, but individuals with talents, ambitions and rights. We need to listen to the voices of people with disabilities – whether it be our family members or neighbors desperately seeking their turn. Because of local programs that uphold the ideals of the ADA and that support people with disabilities and their families, my brother Brian held a meaningful job and eventually got his turn to move into his own home. I’ll never forget the smile on his face the day he moved in or the pride he felt every time I visited. It was a major milestone for him. It gave him a sense of accomplishment and self-worth that no one should be denied. When my brother passed away in 2016, we were reminded emphatically of the meaningful life he led. His loss was not just felt by my family, but by a community he had built independently through years of being a coworker, a neighbor and a friend. When I think about the future, I also think about Brian and the possibilities of an even better tomorrow for people with disabilities. Because while Brian was able to live out his dreams, I recognize that not all individuals with disabilities get the same opportunities. We’re standing on the precipice of innovation in so many sectors. It is my hope that all of us – employers, educators, policymakers, community leaders and individuals will focus on building environments that are not only accessible but affirming. That we focus on accessible technologies, embrace universal design and building an even more inclusive workforce. As we commemorate the ADA and NDEAM, let us remember that each of us can play a role in promoting a culture of opportunity for all. The future we envision must be one where every person, regardless of ability, can participate fully and proudly in society. Let these anniversaries be a turning point. Let them inspire us to move beyond awareness toward action. 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