TIME: “When’s It My Turn?”: Reimagining Disability Inclusion 35 Years After the ADA
In this article commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, an executive draws on personal experiences with his late brother to advocate for deeper disability inclusion and economic opportunity. While recent workforce statistics reflect encouraging progress—such as a record 38.5% employment-to-population ratio for working-age adults with disabilities—a stark gap remains when compared to the 74.5% ratio for individuals without disabilities. Emphasizing that individuals with disabilities desire independence, meaningful employment, and self-worth, the author calls on employers, policymakers, and community leaders to move beyond basic awareness toward concrete action, accessible technology, and universal design.
