In a significant triumph for individuals with disabilities, the Trump administration has preserved a long-standing federal program that allows thousands of vulnerable workers across the country to keep their jobs. By allowing a key rule to expire, the administration has safeguarded employment opportunities for individuals who rely on the 14(c) program, which permits certain employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage based on their productivity. The 14(c) certificates issued by the Department of Labor have long been a topic of debate. Disability rights advocates argue the program can be exploitative, while supporters contend it offers meaningful employment and a sense of purpose for individuals who may have difficulty finding jobs elsewhere. “This is a tremendous victory for the most vulnerable members of our society,” said Representative Glenn Grothman, R-Wis. “Had Donald Trump not won the election, the Biden administration was prepared to say, ‘If…