“Section 503 Rollbacks – Why It Matters.”
“The Department of Labor has proposed changes that would gut key parts of Section 503 regulations, removing the 7% workforce goal and voluntary self-identification process that hold federal contractors accountable for hiring disabled workers.”
“The Partnership submitted official comments opposing these rollbacks because: • Disabled people are 2–4 times more likely to die in disasters, largely due to poverty. • 24% of disabled people live in poverty, driven by barriers to work. • Section 503 protections help open doors to employment and stability, which directly impact disaster survival.”
“Rolling back these rules means fewer jobs, deeper poverty, and higher disaster risks for disabled communities. Employment equity is disaster equity. Read our full comments here: https://tinyurl.com/503-removal.”
Rolling back Section 503 = fewer jobs, deeper poverty, and higher disaster risk for disabled people.
Employment equity is about survival, dignity, and justice.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/503-removal
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