The wages are subminimum. But is the offer of something more? (video)
In the United States, tens of thousands of people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities work in “sheltered workshops,” performing simple manual tasks and paid based on productivity. More than 30,000 sheltered workshop workers earn less than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, according to the Department of Labor. Nationwide, the workers’ average wage is around $4 an … Read more