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With traditional jobs increasingly insecure, 79.2 million Americans are doing independent work—and many are thriving, according to new research. The number of independents—such as freelancers and ...

Togo becomes the first African country to offer national health insurance to self-employed workers. The program enables informal sector workers to enroll digitally and choose tailored contribution ...

Most people over 50 were already adults when the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect in 1992 and transformed the rights of people with physical and mental conditions. Now, a new poll finds ...

Self-employed individuals, such as small-business owners and independent contractors, are always looking for ways to reduce their tax bill and better manage healthcare costs. One often overlooked ...

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed October as “National Disability Employment Awareness Month” on Tuesday. “Workplaces that welcome the talents of all people, ...

The researchers found that the age-adjusted self-reported cognitive disability prevalence rose from 5.3% in 2013 to 7.4% in 2023. HealthDay News — Rates of self-reported cognitive disability rose in ...

Steve Decker, senior manager of user experience accessibility at Target who is blind, uses Target’s accessible self-checkout, using features such as audio prompts and tactile controls. From the ...

What challenges do people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face with social media? Kelsey Oates, the founder of new inclusive social media app Self-Advocacy Wins, and product ...

The job market is tough for employees of all ages and experience levels right now. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in August was 4.3%, the highest it's been since ...

The Trump Administration proposes eliminating longstanding regulations promoting the employment of people with disabilities. The OFCCP initially delayed issuing a regulation providing for numerical ...