“Today’s episode analyses the challenges autistic individuals face in the US workforce, particularly concerning low wages and systemic barriers to employment. The source article argues that the current capitalist system, characterised by corporate greed and lobbying, exacerbates these issues, with large corporations benefiting from low wages and exploiting loopholes in labor laws. The author of the article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, connects this to the difficulties autistic people experience accessing adequate support, highlighting the impact of restrictive diagnostic criteria and advocating for systemic changes to improve employment outcomes and living standards for autistic adults. They also critique the framing of minimum wage increases, arguing that the focus on corporate profit margins ignores the broader social and economic costs of low wages. Finally, Dr. Hoerricks proposes solutions including expanded vocational rehabilitation programs, tax incentives, and stronger ADA protections.”
Here’s the link to the source article:
https://autside.substack.com/p/employment-questions-for-autistics
Let me know what you think.
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