Reasons for not working
Retirement is the most frequently cited reason for not working among scientists and engineers, regardless of disability status. But among scientists and engineers with disabilities, chronic illness or permanent disability is also a prevalent reason for not working. Women are more likely than men with disabilities to cite illness or permanent disability as a reason for not working (41% versus 28%).
Scientists and engineers who are unemployed or not in the labor force, by disability status and reason for not working: 2015
NOTE: Respondents could select more than one reason.
