Think Work

10/22/2026

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities get jobs, earn money, form networks, and participate in our communities. Check out the latest Think Work Story from Matthew, who turned his passion for writing into self-employment! https://www.thinkwork.org/matthew-advocate-and-published-author

09/24/2026

Accurate, accessible data from Think Work can help your state make informed decisions, drive systems change, and improve employment outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Are you ready to turn your data into action? Here’s how to analyze your data trends and ask the right questions: https://tinyurl.com/448kathd

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08/24/2026

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) want to work. They value meaningful employment, but services and resources do not always align with their goals.

In this Think Work brief, authors talked to people with IDD about their experiences with employment services, service systems, and funding structures to learn about challenges and opportunities to strengthen employment systems.

Read What People with IDD Want You to Know about HCBS Waiver Employment Services: https://tinyurl.com/3jrpknhr

08/20/2026

What is one of the biggest barriers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) encounter at work?

Transportation!

Check out the latest Think Work Research-to-Practice brief on how people with IDD use self-directed transportation services to get and keep jobs.

The authors highlight how flexible transportation options can increase independence, expand career opportunities, and strengthen community participation for people with IDD: https://tinyurl.com/mpnc3n3z

07/30/2026

How do students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) move from college to meaningful employment?

Join us on Thursday, August 6 at 3pm ET for our first From College to Career (FCTC) project webinar! Learn about our project goals, research findings, and how people with IDD contribute to our research.

In a partnership with ICI's Think College, we are conducting a series of studies to explore the pathway between postsecondary education and employment outcomes for people with IDD. Sign up to learn all about it:

What helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) move from college into meaningful employment? The From College to Career (FCTC) project is exploring that question through a series of research studies examining the connection between postsecondary education and employment o...

07/20/2026

Want the latest data on employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? Look no further than Think Work Chart Builder!

Explore key data points that offer powerful insights into employment outcomes for people IDD, including employment rates, hours worked, wages earned, and much more.

Track trends for your state, compare your state with others, or view nation-wide data with our interactive charts, tables, & downloadable spreadsheets. Let’s build a chart! https://www.thinkwork.org/statedata/chart-builder

07/14/2026

Competitive integrated employment is a clear priority: The percentage of workers in group supported employment dropped dramatically from 28% in 2016 to just 4.4% in 2023, reflecting a seismic shift toward individualized employment opportunities!

The latest special issue data brief features employment experiences from nearly 17,000 adults with IDD across 30 states and Washington, DC. Check it out: https://tinyurl.com/3b7cnsaf

07/09/2026

How do students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) move from college to meaningful employment?

Join us on Thursday, August 6 at 3pm ET for our first From College to Career (FCTC) project webinar! Learn about our project goals, research findings, and how people with IDD contribute to our research.

In a partnership with Institute for Community Inclusion's Think College, we are conducting a series of studies to explore the pathway between postsecondary education and employment outcomes for people with IDD. Sign up to learn all about it:

What helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) move from college into meaningful employment? The From College to Career (FCTC) project is exploring that question through a series of research studies examining the connection between postsecondary education and employment o...

07/07/2026

Many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) want to work. Despite higher rates of unemployment and underemployment in this population, the outlook is promising: More than 20% of people who are unemployed or underemployed are actively participating in classes, training, or skill-building activities to improve their employment opportunities.

The latest special issue data brief features employment experiences from nearly 17,000 adults with IDD across 30 states and Washington, DC. Check it out: https://tinyurl.com/3b7cnsaf

07/03/2026

What helps you succeed at work? Think Work is seeking stories from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have experienced career growth!

If you have a job that you love, we want to hear from you. Connect with us at and we will help you write & publish your story: https://tinyurl.com/596n7xwe