On average, the percentage of persons with disabilities who struggle to find employment in India is greater than that of non-disabled people. A 2021 report indicated that although half of India’s disabled population is employable, only 11.33 percent of them are employed. As a result, the proportion of persons with disabilities engaged in entrepreneurial activities is even lower. The poor employment rate among persons with disabilities is driven by a variety of factors, including lack of access to education, employer prejudice, and dearth of supportive workplace accommodations or policies.
But what specific challenges do persons with disabilities face within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and what are the ways in which their entrepreneurial endeavours can be supported better? In this video, two entrepreneurs with disabilities share their insights and learnings.
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Know more
- Learn more about the state of employment for persons with disabilities in India.
- Read this article on enabling disability inclusion in corporate workplaces.
