Disability in the Public Square | Unemployment, Entrepreneurship and Disability in Business

What happens when traditional employment opportunities are difficult to find? This episode explores entrepreneurship as a potential pathway for people with disabilities, drawing on personal experiences and the story of Colette Divitto, founder of Colettey’s Cookies. The conversation looks at the challenges people with disabilities can face in the workforce, as well as the process of starting and growing a business. It also examines the true unemployment rate of those with disabilities and the importance of opportunities for disability-owned businesses to participate in contracting. This episode highlights different entrepreneurial journeys and considers how businesses, organizations, and allies can support greater opportunities for entrepreneurs with disabilities.