Using Census Bureau data, accessiBe identified where Americans with disabilities are working remote jobs at higher rates than workers overall.
Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in these states
The national adoption of remote work spurred by the pandemic has been touted for opening accessibility opportunities to the larger labor force. And yet, workers with disabilities have varied access to it throughout the country.
Nationally, 13.1% of workers with disabilities were remote, compared to 13.9% of American workers overall. While these may seem on par, there is great variation when comparing geographic locations. In several states, workers with disabilities outpace the general population in remote work, for example.
Using Census Bureau data, accessiBe identified where Americans with disabilities are working remote jobs at higher rates than workers overall and shows where disparities remain for people with disabilities.
While it’s important to note that regardless of location, a person with a …