As the population of Manitoba ages, the prevalence of disabilities rises. Employment Persons with disabilities have a lower rate of employment as well as a lower participation rate in the labour force than those without disabilities. Limited employment opportunities for persons with disabilities may discourage many from actively searching for work. Most persons with disabilities have mild disabilities. Participation rates for men and women with disabilities differs considerably.
Women are less likely to be employed than men.
There are a number of factors discouraging persons with disabilities from seeking work. The accessibility of workplace largely determines whether or not people with disabilities can work. Persons are able to report more than one source of income which inhibits the percentages from totalling 100 per cent.