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Tackling High Unemployment Rate for Disabled

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 67% of people with disabilities are unemployed, making them the largest unemployed population in America. In order to create employment opportunities for this population, Disaboom, an online community designed for people touched by disabilities, has a unique step by hiring its own online community members in order to help build the Marketplace for products and services that serve their own community. The new program, Marketplace Opportunity Brokers, enables Disaboom members and others the opportunity to earn significant commissions by selling business listings to local and national businesses and organizations that the community members know are accessible and supportive of people touched by disabilities. “People touched by disabilities represent a large percentage of the unemployed population in America. These are individuals with the talent and the motivation, but often require jobs that are flexible and accessible - jobs that meet their unique lifestyles,” says founder, Dr. Glen House. “The Disaboom Marketplace Opportunity Broker program offers people touched by disability the unique opportunity to be employed on their own terms. They can work from their home, when they are able, and sell as much or as little as they’d like.” To date, more than 350 Disaboom members have signed up to become Marketplace Opportunity Brokers or MOB team members, and this freelance sales force continues to grow daily. “This is really historic: a job with an online community that in turn helps the community itself,” states House. “People touched by disabilities are looking for a resource where they can find businesses that understand their preferences and purchase decisions, and Disaboom’s Marketplace serves as a one-stop shop, whether it is for adaptable equipment or just dinner and a movie.”