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
April 2021 Disability Employment Statistics Ages 16 years and over:
Labor Force Participation Rate
- People with disabilities: 20.3%
- People without disabilities: 66.8%
Unemployment Rate
- People with disabilities: 9.6%
- People without disabilities: 5.6%
Policies in Practice
"A creative career can work well for people who are already used to thinking differently," says Graphic Designer Kenny Allen.
