Harnessing Untapped Talent: Empowering Americans with Disabilities in the Workforce - September 9, 2025

The Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing on Untapped Talent in America focuses on identifying and addressing barriers that prevent Americans with disabilities from fully participating in the workforce. This hearing explores strategies to strengthen Social Security programs, enhance employment opportunities, and support individuals receiving benefits, aiming to unlock the potential of 1.7 million Americans missing from the workforce amidst over 7 million open jobs. The discussion emphasizes practical solutions to promote inclusion, economic independence, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
Witnesses
Sean Tyree
Research Aide and Disability Advocate, Kansas University Center on Disabilities
Amy Wallish
Chief Executive Officer, Full Circle Employment Solutions
Jarrod Sanderson
Partner, Nautical Manufacturing and Fulfillment
Dr. Denise Hoffman
Principal Researcher, Mathematica Policy Research
Tracey Thomas Gronniger
Managing Director, Economic Security and Housing Justice in Aging