January 1997 ~ 64 pp ~ ISBN 0-9682480-2-0
This research report, commissioned and published by the National Institute of Disability Management and Research, confirms the negative impact disability can have on individuals, businesses, and society. The Effects of Disability on BC's Economy focuses on British Columbia's economy and citizens and reveals facts that provide unexpected insights into the nature and consequences of disability.
Some of the significant findings documented in the report:
- Disability costs an estimated eight cents on every dollar earned in BC.
- Left unchecked, total costs of disability could soar to $30.5 billion by 2006.
- Employers shoulder the greatest portion of the costs of disability.
- Persons with disabilities who have been off-the-job for more than a year must overcome greater obstacles to return to work.
- Job-related accommodations are not readily available to persons with disabilities in BC workplaces.
The Effects of Disability on BC's Economy considers the costs of disability to BC taxpayers and employers and looks at the characteristics of workplace injuries that result in long-term disabilities. Barriers to labour market reintegration of persons with disabilities are identified and potential factors that allow some workers to make a successful transition from income support to employment are discussed.
The report provides evidence of the current situation facing workers with disabilities and offers potential avenues to address reintegration efforts.
Price : $20
