People with disabilities are half as likely to be employed as those without. And even if you land a job, those with disabilities tend to be paid less as well. Why? It often comes down to misconceptions, experts say, about everything from what it means to have a disability to whether or not an employee with a disability will cause insurance rates to rise. Newhouse News Service examines the situation and offers tips for job seekers. To read more click here.

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