Too many intellectually disabled are still excluded from the world of work, study says ... - 10 views
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hcps-dallavacn on 01 Feb 15"But the vast majority of cases are those with limited intellectual capacity - generally an IQ of about 75 or less - and limitations in handling basic life skills, such as counting money or taking public transportation. About 28 percent of working-age adults with intellectual disabilities have never held a job. Even those who do find jobs often end up working only part time and get lower pay than workers without disabilities, the study found." This article is about adults with intellectual disabilities in the work force. Many people with disabilities can't count money for themselves, or take public transportation. They can't look for jobs, and need people to help. Companies also have to be willing to hire these people.