Subminimum Wage
More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities can still legally be paid below the minimum wage. This practice perpetuates institutionalized discrimination, a national disgrace codified by law under the ironically titled Fair Labor Standards Act. Despite progress in some states, much work remains to be done to ensure fair wages for all workers with disabilities.
Community Options, Inc. supports efforts to end subminimum wage at both federal and state levels. We advocate for policy changes that promote fair wages and work tirelessly to raise awareness about this critical issue. Our commitment includes engaging with policymakers, issuing public statements, and supporting initiatives aimed at ending this injustice.
We continue to urge current and future administrations, along with individual states, to follow the examples set by those who have taken action to address this inequity. Our goal is to ensure that all individuals with disabilities receive fair and equal treatment in the workplace.
You can read a recent statement by our CEO Robert Stack on this issue here.
View more articles about how Community Options has supported policies to end Subminimum Wage.
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Read MoreMolinaro hosting two Broome County leaders in DC
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Read MorePeople with Disabilities Share Empowering Stories Across Pennsylvania
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Read MoreSupport for the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
April 01, 2024 Timothy Hawk Northwest PA Communnity Options, Inc. had the pleasure of visiting with Rep. Mike Kelly and garnering support for the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act.
Read MoreCommunity Options visits the state capital in Nashville, TN
March 07, 2024 Today we visited our state capital Nashville, TN for Legislative Day on the Hill! We met with three Representatives from the Chattanooga area: Greg Vital, Greg Martin,…
Read MoreStatement on the Introduction of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
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Read MoreCommunity Options to Develop Employment Program in Phoenix for People with Disabilities
December 28, 2022 | Press Release.pdf Phoenix, Arizona — Community Options, Inc., the leading national nonprofit organization supporting 5,000 people with disabilities, will receive a $3 million grant through the…
Read MoreCommunity Options Launches Empowerment Project for People with Disabilities
December 08, 2022 | Press Release.pdf Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — People with disabilities across Pennsylvania will soon be able to share stories of empowerment and successful employment through a project launched…
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