All right.
Well, switching gears here,
the challenges of finding a job are different for everyone,
especially for the neuro
diverse community, which often includes those who have autism or a DH D
in our docuseries. Ready for work.
We follow one of our job seekers who is neurodivergent. Take a look,
neuro
divergence looks different for everyone.
Put simply,
it's when someone's brain processes learns and behaves in
ways that's different from what is commonly considered typical.
No,
two neurodivergent people are the same and
the triggers look different for everybody.
All this creates more barriers to work than for most
many who are neurodivergent face.
The challenge of whether to disclose or unmask
and there are valid reasons behind this dilemma.
As of 2022 the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities in the United
States stood at approximately 7.6% versus 3.5% for people without a disability.
You can watch a new episode of Ready For Work Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
on Cheddar News or scan the QR Code to learn more about the show,
get tips and see who's hiring
if you missed an episode. Catch up on news 12 New York.