A report from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) finds that labor force participation by people with disabilities has grown over 30% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with almost a quarter employed or actively looking for work as of July—a "historically high rate." The increase is attributed to expanded remote and flexible work arrangements, with people with disabilities more likely than others to work fully remote schedules. Labor force participation among those ages 16 to 24 rose nearly 60% since early 2020. However, workers with disabilities account for only 4.8% of the workforce and are more prevalent in lower skill jobs such as maintenance and grounds cleaning.

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