Since the start of the pandemic, the number of disabled adults working has dramatically increased due to the overhaul of hiring requirements amidst labor shortages and the greater availability of remote work options. Recent data reflects that disabled workers are experiencing better work condition and pay opportunities as well as a result of these shifts. Historically untapped pools of talent, such as disabled workers, tend to benefit more from strong labor markets and suffer more during recessions regarding job security. However, the prevalence of remote work since Covid provides the potential to break this trend and maintain the gains that have been made for disability inclusion and opportunities in the workplace.
See "The positive impact of remote work options and tight labor market in creating new job opportunities for workers with disabilities ", Ben Casselman , New York Times, October 25, 2022