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CONVERGE
AUTISM
IN THE WORKPLACE
Why making change is a positive
step towards inclusivity
People with a disability are often overlooked
in the hiring process. For a person with a
disability, attaining their dream job can be
difficult when they’re faced with
stigmatisation and other factors. This can
potentially impact people with autism.
2022 statistics highlighted that 42.2% of
people with autism were employed. This was a
considerable rise from 2018, when it was
27.3%. However, the significant employment
rate increase shouldn’t discount or subvert the
fact that over 57% were out of the job market
with many of these people able and wanting
meaningful employment. Why is this rate so
high?
WHY DO PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY FACE
OBSTACLES IN FINDING EMPLOYMENT?
There are a number of factors at play that
impede a person with a disability’s
employment journey. Sadly, research shows
discrimination, prejudice, and stigmatisation
play a significant role. A research article
outlines that:
