
Self-disclose or stay silent? 🤔 This episode breaks down the real impact behind disability identity choices at work. Get the truth on data gaps, workplace protections, and why Gen Z may be shifting the landscape. 📈✨
✅ Understanding the difference between disclosure and formal self-identification
✅ Why many disabilities remain invisible in the workplace
✅ The “Disability Identity Gap” and how it skews national data
✅ Informal disclosure vs. official HR documentation
✅ Why accurate data fuels better laws, programs, and policies
✅ How underreporting leads to underinvestment and fewer accommodations
✅ Key stats: BLS numbers, 25% BCG estimate, and the 22.7% vs. 65.5% employment gap
✅ Why Gen Z may be increasing their self-ID rates
✅ How anonymity and better communication can improve self-ID participation
✅ Why closing the gap boosts workers, employers, and the entire economy
Empowering more people to self-identify leads to stronger protections, better data, and a more inclusive workforce for everyone. 🌟
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