People with disabilities are often unemployed, even in times where a pandemic is not a factor. Forbes reports that while an estimated 12.4 percent of persons aged 35 to 64 in the United States have a disability, only about 20 percent of individuals with a disability were working or seeking to do so. In comparison, persons without disability are employed at 69 percent. Recently, there has been some improvement as some employers have tapped into the remote work population, which often includes persons with disabilities. Remote work has allowed people with disabilities more access to employment. Many employers still insist on in-person work, despite the ADA's accommodation requirement. Since March 2020, many employers found themselves forced to allow work from home because of pandemic-related concerns. Remote work has now become an equalizer, which has opened opportunities for employers to restructure typical job requirements. This has improved employment prospects for people with disabilities. However, there is still much to be done to make employers more committed to accessibility and hiring people who have limitations.

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