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Majority of People with Disabilities in South Korea Report Lack of Employment Opportunities, New Study Reveals

Majority of People with Disabilities in South Korea Report Lack of Employment Opportunities, New Study Reveals

SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –-In South Korea, earning a living through work is a crucial foundation for economic independence, yet a significant majority of disabled individuals report a lack of available jobs. According to the ’2022 Life Panel Survey of Persons with Disabilities’ by the Korea Disabled People’s Development Institute (KODDI), released on December [...]

Microsoft, Non-Profits and Employer Partners Launch Program to Increase Employability for People with Disabilities in Asia Pacific

Microsoft, Non-Profits and Employer Partners Launch Program to Increase Employability for People with Disabilities in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) - The Microsoft Enabler Program launched today pioneers disability inclusive workplaces across Asia Pacific by removing the barriers for a more diverse workforce. With more than 1 billion people with disabilities (PwDs) in the world, disability-inclusive employment can lead to 1-7% rise in GDP in Asia Pacific through increased economic productivity. [United [...]