RAND Center for Disability Research

The onset of a severe health impairment can alter the course of an individual's career, in many cases leading to an unexpected and substantial reduction in labor market activity and, ultimately, long-term claiming of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

The RAND Center for Disability Research (CDR) aims to better understand the social and economic causes and consequences of disability in the United States. Research themes include examining the roles of employers, healthcare markets, knowledge networks and social insurance programs such as SSDI.

Media Mentions

• As The Economy Surges, A Dramatic Drop In Workers On Disability, California Healthline
• "Why is it So Hard to Find Jobs for Disabled Workers?", The Atlantic
• "Financial Aid, Race ‘Passing’ And Disability Delays," FiveThirtyEight
• "Rand Paul says 'over half' of people on disability have anxiety or a bad back. Nope." Vox
• "The Dwindling State of Social Security," Washington Post
• "Disabled, but Looking for Work," New York Times

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