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
September 2021 Disability Employment Statistics Ages 16 years and over:
Labor Force Participation Rate
- People with disabilities: 22.36%
- People without disabilities: 67.0%
Unemployment Rate
- People with disabilities: 9.0%
- People without disabilities: 4.4%
Policies in Practice
"I've amazed myself in what I can do," says Rajiv Shah, a computer specialist in the public affairs office at the U.S. Department of State. Rajiv obtained his position through the Schedule A hiring authority, which allows federal agencies to hire and/or promote people with disabilities without going through the regular competitive hiring process.
