Only 21% of people with disabilities, including autism, are employed.
Nearly 60% of people with autism in the U.S. are employed after receiving vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. These are state-provided services that help autistic individuals explore possible careers, find a job and secure needed accommodations in the workplace.
70% of eligible autistic individuals in the U.S. receive VR.
50% of autistic youth in the U.S. who receive VR begin those services in high school.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education (2014-2016), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022)