People with Disabilities: A Texas Profile Report
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People with Disabilities: A Texas Profile Report
April 8, 2013
This study details the demographic characteristics of the population of individuals with disabilities for both the U.S. and Texas. Individuals with disabilities strengthen the Texas labor market and are a valuable resource for Texas employers; however, they experience numerous challenges associated with participation in the labor force. Following consultations with the Committee on People with Disabilities and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), the Council prepared this report to detail the demographic characteristics of individuals with disabilities in Texas.
This research can be used as a general reference for data about this specific segment of the population and as a primer to understand the significant workforce issues related to individuals with disabilities. In the following sections, data issues and limitations are discussed and important concepts are defined. National data are used to provide an overview of individuals with disabilities in the U.S. and to discuss recent national labor force trends. The population of individuals with disabilities in Texas is described both generally and with a focus on the characteristics of individuals with disabilities who participate in the labor force. Finally, major findings are summarized and concluding comments offered.
About The Texas Workforce Investment Council: The Texas Workforce Investment Council is charged in both state and federal law with assisting the Governor and the Legislature with strategic planning for and evaluation of the Texas workforce development system. The Council also serves as the State Workforce Investment Board under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Additional information about the Council is located at www.governor.state.tx.us/twic .
Full Report of People with Disabilities: A Texas Profile Report http://governor.state.tx.us/files/twic/Disabilities_Profile.pdf
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