Employ210 Presents 13-Employer Study on Inclusive Hiring for Developmentally Disabled Workers
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Updated · Texas Public Radio · Aug 20
Employ210 Presents 13-Employer Study on Inclusive Hiring for Developmentally Disabled Workers
1 articles · Updated · Texas Public Radio · Aug 20
Summary
San Antonio’s Employ210 used a research forum at Morgan’s MAC to press employers on inclusive hiring, arguing adults with autism, ADHD and intellectual disabilities still face limited access to competitive jobs.
UT San Antonio researchers said the program’s findings point to economic barriers, workplace stress and soft skills as the main levers for improving hiring and retention.
A 13-employer survey presented by Hannah MacNaul found stress often stems from unclear expectations, staffing and schedule changes, corrective feedback, conflict and sensory factors.
MacNaul said Employ210 responds by breaking jobs into measurable steps and extending training beyond 2 days when needed so neurodiverse workers can master tasks and keep jobs.
John Davis called his autism-focused Texas analysis a first-of-its-kind starting point for measuring how employment affects benefits and state costs, with publication expected next year.