There are a variety of resources available to help you as you employ, inspire and empower people with Down syndrome. DSAMn offers programming for employers as well as those seeking employment. One in five people of working age in the U.S. has a disability, yet despite well-publicized talent shortages, the national unemployment rate for people with a disability is nearly twice that of the broader population. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), that number climbs to 81%.*
To learn more about our programs and resources for employers, please contact Sarah Curfman, our executive director, via email Sarah@dsamn.org or at 612-237-1919.
In addition, we’ve gathered helpful employer resources below from others in our community
- The Inclusive Talent Pool: Employing People with Disabilities
- What Your D&I Policy is Missing: Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- CEO Commission for Disability Employment
- Partnering for Career Success: An employment guide for employers and employees with Down syndrome and other disabilities
