By linking administrative data from two sources—the Disability Analysis File and Master Earnings File—this report creates detailed primary impairment status measures and examines the employment and earnings distribution of recent Social Security Disability Insurance beneficiaries...

Despite decades of growth in federal disability expenditures, the economic status of people with disabilities has eroded relative to the status of those without disabilities. Rather than tighten eligibility or reduce program benefits to slow expenditure growth, this article outlines an...

This paper examines employment-focused interventions in the U.S. disability system. The review illustrates the challenges of developing and implementing these types of initiatives, despite substantial policy interest. Findings indicate that none of the demonstrations has the potential to lead to...

This paper examines employment-focused interventions in the U.S. disability system. The review illustrates the challenges of developing and implementing these types of initiatives, despite substantial policy interest. Findings indicate that none of the demonstrations has the potential to lead to...

Despite decades of growth in federal disability expenditures, the economic status of people with disabilities has eroded relative to the status of those without disabilities. Rather than tighten eligibility or reduce program benefits to slow expenditure growth, this article outlines an...