Inclusive Design as a Catalyst for Disability Employment: A Multi-Industry Analysis

Karthikeyan Dhanasekaran

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.30432

Inclusive Design as a Catalyst for Disability Employment: A Multi-Industry Analysis

Author(s)	Karthikeyan Dhanasekaran
Country	United States
Abstract	Despite increasing awareness of workplace diversity, people with disabilities continue to face disproportionately high unemployment rates, with global statistics indicating employment gaps of up to 40% compared to the general population. This article examines how inclusive design principles and accessible technologies can reduce these employment disparities effectively. Through a mixed-methods analysis of 47 organizations across multiple industries, The article investigates the relationship between implemented inclusive design practices and employment outcomes for workers with disabilities. The findings demonstrate that companies adopting comprehensive, inclusive design strategies significantly increased disability employment rates (p < .001), with an average 27% improvement in job retention and a 34% increase in job application rates from candidates with disabilities. Case studies reveal that adaptive technologies, user-centered digital platforms, and modified workspaces facilitated greater workforce participation and yielded measurable improvements in productivity and job satisfaction. Cost-benefit analysis indicates an average return on investment of 186% over three years for organizations implementing inclusive design solutions. These results suggest that systematically implementing inclusive design principles can substantially reduce unemployment among people with disabilities while providing tangible benefits to organizations. The article offers evidence-based recommendations for businesses seeking to create more accessible workplaces and contributes to the growing literature on disability employment initiatives.
Keywords	Inclusive Design, Disability Employment, Workplace Accessibility, Assistive Technology, Organizational Inclusion, Inclusive Workforce, Reduce Disability Unemployment, Increase inclusive Workforce.
Field	Computer
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On	2024-11-15
Cite This	Inclusive Design as a Catalyst for Disability Employment: A Multi-Industry Analysis - Karthikeyan Dhanasekaran - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.30432
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.30432
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g8rd4k

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