Similar innovations can happen in workplaces. This may require fancy technology such as voice-activated software. In Boston, a project called WorkTech Solutions is using money from Microsoft to promote these ideas. For workers, the goal is placement in jobs with career potential in areas such as health, banking, and government. Staff are also collecting national data.
Government policies can also help.
The challenge is building trust. Officials must convince disability recipients that the Ticket to Work program is worthwhile. Some may fear that participating could trigger a medical review that would cut off their benefits. When it comes to disabled workers, society should not be derailed by the Supreme Court's lack of leadership.