TED: A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava

The speaker shares their personal journey with bipolar disorder and the challenges faced due to disability, including employment discrimination. They founded a company to address these issues and created a virtual school to empower people with disabilities. The talk highlights global disability statistics, the economic impact of exclusion, and the importance of inclusivity. The speaker advises organizations to address unconscious biases and emphasizes the need for healing to combat inequality.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to their bipolar disorder diagnosis?

• Acceptance and relief

• Excitement

• Denial and shame

• Indifference

What prompted the speaker to start their own company?

• A desire to travel

• A family tradition

• A passion for teaching

• Employment discrimination due to chronic illness

How many people worldwide are estimated to have a disability?

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 3 billion

• 500 million

What is the average income of graduates from the speaker's virtual school compared to the minimum wage?

• 80% above

• 60% above

• 40% above

• 20% above

What additional support did the speaker's vocational program include to ensure sustainability?

• Free transportation

• Meal plans

• Resident psychologist

• Housing assistance

What is the key to addressing systemic and intergenerational problems according to the speaker?

• Technological advancements

• More regulations

• Disclosure

• Increased funding

What does the speaker suggest organizations should do to support talents with disabilities?

• Increase salaries

• Identify and address unconscious biases

• Hire more managers

• Reduce working hours