E18: Disability Employment: Trends and Innovations from Maryland

This episode features a conversation with Jade Gingerich, Director of Employment Policy at the Maryland Department of Disabilities, for an insightful discussion on disability employment. Jade provides background on her agency's mission to improve coordination of services and promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities. She outlines key state initiatives including eliminating subminimum wages. Jade stresses the importance of changing expectations around disability and work, customized employment approaches, and improved systems coordination. She also shares valuable perspectives on trends like work incentives counseling and inclusive, integrated employment.