Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · Jun 23
Louisiana Ranks 50th for Disability Employment With Only 38.7% Working
Updated
Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · Jun 23
Louisiana Ranks 50th for Disability Employment With Only 38.7% Working
1 articles · Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · Jun 23
Summary
Louisiana placed 50th nationally for employment among people with disabilities, with just 38.7% currently working, according to an analysis of federal disability data.
38.7% means fewer than four in 10 Louisianans with disabilities are employed, leaving the state ahead of only West Virginia in the national ranking.
The ranking highlights a deep gap in workforce participation for disabled residents and underscores a broader labor-market challenge in Louisiana.