Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Sri Lanka is losing productivity, talent and economic potential by failing to better integrate persons with disabilities into the workforce, ChildFund Sri Lanka warns. While nearly 70 percent of persons with disabilities remain unemployed despite persistent labour shortages across industries, this group includes many people who could participate in the labour market with appropriate support, alongside others whose disabilities may limit their ability to work or require specialised forms of employment.

Speaking at a media briefing on disability-inclusive recruitment organised by ChildFund Sri Lanka recently, Country Director Aditi Ghosh said Sri Lanka faces a paradox where employers continue to report labour and skil...