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
Office Clerk Meghan Jones is writing a book about growing up as a person with Down syndrome. Through it, she hopes to dispel misconceptions and break down barriers for others.
