Disability & Health
October 2016 - Disability Employment
- Approximately 1 in 8 working-age adults in the United States have some type of disability. Those with disabilities are more likely to have fair or poor health, live in poverty, have less than a high school education, and if in the labor force, to be looking for work.
- Montana youth with disabilities now have greater access to work experiences and higher education through the Montana Pre-Employment Transition Services.
- Living Well and Working Well with a Disability are provided by Montana Centers for Independent Living to help people reach life goals, such as employment, through peer support and improved health.