Disabled people are allowed to work for pennies per hour — but maybe not for much longer

The era of the "sheltered workshop" is on the way out.

"With the proper training and support, I don’t care what disability they have, they can do a job that’s worth at least the minimum wage."

Full Story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/12/disabled-people-are-allowed-to-work-for-pennies-per-hour-but-maybe-not-for-much-longer/

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Paying the Disabled Less Than Minimum Wage–Legal in the U.S.–Roils Britain http://www.matr.net/article-62689.html