It`s High Time we Embrace Disability Inclusive Employment In Workplaces
The year 2022 has kicked off with gear As the entire world is reeling from the pandemic`s fickle economic conditions and perpetual social turmoil Covid19 aftermaths. Economic sectors are swiftly re-opening up and employers are in a war for talent and a search for qualified staff. Amidst all this turmoil individuals with disabilities are now being recognized as a source of committed employees, but the major question employers keep on asking is “what can persons with disabilities do? According to the World Report on Disability (2011), published by the World Bank, there are an estimated one billion persons with disabilities in the world. In Uganda alone 12.4% of the total population has a disability according to the 2014 population census. Despite these statistics, People with disabilities in developing countries still face barriers in accessing employment opportunities. Its high time employers tap into the potential of persons with disabilities for a better workforce. A compelling