Project Search Highlighted in Highmark Bright Blue Futures Community Report

Findings from the National Snapshot of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) in the Labor Force reveal that fewer than one out of every two working age adults with ID is in the labor force, and only 44% of adults with an ID aged 21 – 64 are in the labor force. Organizations like Barber National Institute are critical for ensuring adults with ID have access to workforce development and training opportunities that will help them advance in career areas, prioritize their personal and professional growth, and become productive members of the workforce.

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