ICD – Institute for Career Development proudly contributed to Center for an Urban Future's report, “First Out, Last Back: The Economic Impact of the COVID Crisis on New Yorkers with Disabilities.” The report, released on March 5, 2021, examines how New Yorkers with disabilities are experiencing the steepest job losses from the COVID-19 crisis and face an especially challenging path back to employment.
“One of the ironies of this moment is that a lot of innovations or opportunities that were long advocated for by people with disabilities are now being recognized . . . Employment makes a difference in people’s lives unlike any other policy intervention I’ve seen. We have a unique opportunity to work together on rebuilding the economy and making sure that equity and inclusion are part of the process from the start. ”
Read the full report here.