Do people with SCI work?
Statistics show that by 8-10 years after injury, roughly one-third of paraplegic persons and one-fourth of tetraplegic persons are working. People who return to work in the first year after injury are usually returning to the same job for the same employer. People who return to work after the first year post-injury tend to be those who go to work for a different employer or those who were students that found work. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) promotes the mainstream inclusion of people with SCI. People with disabilities may need some changes to their workplace, but surveys indicate that in 70% of cases, the cost of making accommodations is $500 or less.
