The hidden workforce: why 1 billion people are sidelined from jobs
In short: Despite making up a massive portion of the global population, people with disabilities often face systemic barriers to employment. This talk explores how shifting from exclusion to intentional inclusion can unlock untapped potential and create a more equitable professional landscape.
Social innovator Ryan Gersava highlights that one billion people worldwide live with a disability, yet many remain unemployed or feel forced to conceal their conditions because of discriminatory hiring practices. To address this, Gersava founded an online school designed to equip individuals with both technical skills and specific employment aid.
The core of the proposal is a shift toward healing and disclosure. Rather than asking individuals to adapt to inaccessible systems, Gersava calls on companies to proactively initiate efforts to welcome and support disabled workers, aiming to build a future of work that ensures no one is left behind.
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