To develop and influence disability employment-related policies and practices, ODEP sponsors the following five policy development and technical assistance resources:
News and Events
Disability Statistics
May 2021 Disability Employment Statistics Ages 16 years and over:
Labor Force Participation Rate
- People with disabilities: 20.6%
- People without disabilities: 67.0%
Unemployment Rate
- People with disabilities: 10.2%
- People without disabilities: 5.3%
Policies in Practice
Cashier and College Student Charlene Lo works at a large supermarket in Maryland, where she is well known among regular patrons for her helpful service and friendly disposition.
