May 24, 2022 - Economy & Business Emily Peck, author of Axios Markets Even in a remarkably tight labor market, Americans with disabilities are struggling to land jobs. Why it matters: These are folks who are willing and able to work, and getting them into jobs would help alleviate the labor shortage. The big picture: Individuals with disabilities have always faced higher unemployment rates, in no small part because of employer discrimination and biases in the hiring process.