“Technology can be a double-edged sword. It may be more
efficient—in particular, in the communications arena, which is the subject of
this report—leading to an ever-rising demand for skilled workers, pushing the
college-wage premium ever higher. “…In this respect, a recent Harris
Interactive poll conducted for the Kessler Foundation and the National
Organization on Disability (NOD) is encouraging, reporting that the education
gap (the share of those with less than a high-school education) has narrowed
considerably between people with and without disabilities over the past two
decades, from 24 percent in 1986 to 6 percent in 2010 (Kessler
Foundation and NOD, 2010).”
From the National Council of Disability report,” The Power of Digital Inclusion:
Technology’s Impact on Employment and Opportunities for People with
Disabilities.
This report examines the importance of social media and other
information technologies in connecting people to job opportunities. Not
surprisingly, digital barriers to our networked economy can reinforce rather
than break down disproportionately low employment among people with
disabilities.
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