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Employment Landscape for People with Disabilities in Toronto
Overview of Disability and Employment Statistics
As of 2022, 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older (approximately 8 million people) have a disability. In Toronto, a significant portion of the population experiences disability-related employment challenges.
Overview of Disability and Employment Statistics
Employment Gaps in Toronto
- 41.8% of youth with disabilities in Toronto are employed compared to 50.5% of those without disabilities.
- The unemployment rate for youth with disabilities in Toronto is 15.5% vs. 11.1% for those without disabilities.
- 16% of youth with disabilities in Toronto are Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET), compared to 9.2% of youth without disabilities.
- Youth with more severe disabilities are twice as likely to be NEET (25.8%) compared to those with milder disabilities (11.3%).
Employment Disparities in Toronto
- Gender: Women with disabilities in Toronto are more likely to work full-time than men.
- Race: Racialized youth with disabilities have lower employment rates (17.3%) compared to non-racialized youth (24.9%).
- Region: In Toronto, individuals with disabilities in underserved neighborhoods report higher unemployment and limited access to job training programs compared to those in more resourced areas.
Common Disabilities and Employment Trends
Among youth (15-24 years) in Toronto:
- Mental health-related disabilities (13.6%)
- Learning disabilities (9.2%)
- Pain-related disabilities (6.7%)
Among seniors (65+ years) in Toronto:
- Pain-related disabilities (27.6%)
- Mobility issues (25.5%)
- Flexibility limitations (23.7%)
Mental health-related disabilities have seen the most significant increase between 2017 and 2022, especially among young women (+9%).