Understanding Disability Employment, Section 503 and the Impact of Changing Federal Requirements

Recent changes to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act have removed the seven percent workforce benchmark, disability self-identification requirements, and related reporting requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors. In this episode of Disability in the Public Square, John provides context on how the benchmark influenced disability recruitment, workplace disclosure, and employer practices. Ann reviews the federal government’s recent changes, while Blaise shares his perspective as a disability advocate. Together, they explore what these changes could mean for employers, workers, and people with disabilities and what may come next for disability employment policy.