For the disability community, remote work is not a luxury. It is, in some cases, a necessity. In an ongoing pandemic, it is dangerous for those of us who cannot risk Long COVID to be in poorly ventilated offices, surrounded by unmasked and possibly infectious coworkers for several days a week. But the pandemic is not the only reason I advocate for flexible work arrangements.
Disabled people were advocating for the option of remote work long before COVID lockdowns. For people who are housebound by their disability, remote work is the only option. And for people, like me, whose energy is impacted by disability, working from home makes work-life balance a reality.
