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1PhD Program in Health Policy, Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Cambridge, MA, USA; Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, USA.
Disability and Health Journal
|February 4, 2023
Summary
People with disabilities experienced similar job losses during the COVID-19 recession. However, their employment recovery was faster, particularly in teleworkable and essential jobs, indicating disproportionate benefits from the economic rebound.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Labor Economics
- Disability Studies
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant health challenges for individuals with disabilities.
- The economic impact of the pandemic on disability employment remains understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze employment trends for people with and without disabilities during the COVID-19 recession and recovery.
- To examine these trends across various occupational categories.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Current Population Survey.
- Employed linear probability models to assess employment-to-population ratios.
- Compared employment changes between disabled and non-disabled populations quarterly and by occupation.
Main Results:
- During the COVID-19 recession, people with disabilities faced employment losses comparable to those without disabilities.
- Post-recession, from Q4 2021 to Q2 2022, the employment rate for people with disabilities grew faster, driven by increased labor force participation.
- Employment gains for people with disabilities were concentrated in teleworkable, essential, and non-frontline roles.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with disabilities have disproportionately benefited from the economic recovery following the initial pandemic contraction.
- The findings highlight a positive, albeit concentrated, employment recovery for people with disabilities in specific job sectors.
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