Prior Trainings
Explore our library of prior and archived trainings involving or impacting disability employment policy, including recordings, presentation materials, and resources
The Disability Authenticity Dilemma- A Randomized Trial of Responses to Disability Disclosure
Dr. Mason Ameri of Rutgers University presents research examining the challenges employees face when deciding whether to disclose their disability, especially when they are encouraged to be “authentic” and “bring their whole selves” to the workplace. Dr. Ameri highlights two studies, finding that when employees disclose a disability, especially a mental health disability, it can negatively impact how coworkers and managers view and respond to them.View the presentation
Disability-based Employment Discrimination: Evidence from a Series of Field Experiments across Canada
Michelle Maroto (University of Alberta) presented new findings from an audit study conducted with David Pettinicchio (University of Toronto) on employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Canada. The study used resume audits and surveys to measure how employers respond to applicants who disclose different disabilities. Across nearly 1,400 real job applications, callback rates differed by job type. Disparities were largest in labor positions. These findings suggest that job characteristics and hiring processes contribute to unequal access to employment for people with disabilities.View the presentation
How Does Labor Demand Effect Disabled Employment
The presentation by Reigne Dadey, a PhD student in health policy, focused on labor demand and disability employment. Key findings include a significant increase in employment among disabled people since 2012, driven by workplace flexibility and work-from-home accommodations. Data from the CPS, ACS, and Social Security Administration showed that disabled individuals, particularly those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and mood disorders, have higher employment rates and wage growth in response to labor demand. The empirical strategy used a shift-share research design to estimate labor demand. Future work will explore the impact of job characteristics and workplace accessibility on disabled employment.View the presentation
The RETAIN Initiative: State Efforts to Support Employment after Injury and Illness
The RETAIN Initiative (Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network) is a multi-state project funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy in the U.S. Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration. RETAIN focuses on improving employment outcomes for people who experience injury or illness by promoting early intervention and coordination across state health care and employment systems.
The videos in this series highlight approaches used by state RETAIN programs, focusing on how they provide or promote access to supports and coordination between systems to help people remain in or re-enter the workforce after a disabling injury or illness.