About nTIDE Updates
Since 2013, Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Institute on Disability (IOD) have issued “National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) custom reports and complementary webinars covering employment data for Americans with and without disabilities.
nTIDE is a joint project co-authored by John O’Neill, PhD, director of the Employment and Disability Research Center at the Foundation and Andrew Houtenville, PhD, professor of economics and research director, UNH-IOD.
First Friday nTIDE Report
On the first Friday of most months, nTIDE experts publish an analysis of the monthly employment report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report compares key labor market indicators for working-age adults (ages 16–64) with and without disabilities, including:
- Labor Force Participation Rate: the share of the population that is employed or actively seeking work
- Employment-to-Population Ratio: the share of the population that is employed
Free nTIDE Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Each nTIDE report is accompanied by a free Lunch & Learn webinar (12:00–1:00 PM ET) hosted on Zoom. These sessions feature expert commentary on current findings and guest speakers addressing timely disability-related topics. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities also provides monthly legislative updates and highlights relevant programs.
All are welcome to attend our live Lunch & Learn Webinars or visit the nTIDE archives at: ResearchonDisability.org/nTIDE.
A Benchmark to Monitor Progress
nTIDE reports are followed by government agencies, policymakers, disability organizations, employers, and reporters. The semi-monthly reports have been cited by top-tier outlets including Bloomberg.com, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, and Fortune.
nTIDE is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR; 90RTGE0005) and Kessler Foundation.
