Disability: Part of the Equity Equation

Employer Strategies for Advancing Disability Inclusion All Year Long.

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Diversify your federal workforce. The 2023 WRP talent database is now live.

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View ODEP’s interactive employment-population ratio and median annual earnings maps

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The Keys to Successful Integrated Employment

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COVID-19 and Long COVID-19

Policy Development & Technical Assistance Resources

To develop and influence disability employment-related policies and practices, ODEP sponsors the following six policy development and technical assistance resources:

CAPE YOUTH - Center For Advancing Policy On Employment For Youth

News and Events

New Blog! Honoring the Impact of Mentoring

How To Bridge Different Access Needs

“Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” PSA Workplace Resources

Reminder! LEAD Webinar: A Roadmap to Inclusive Career Pathways - Promoting DEIA Through Cross-System Partnerships

In Case You Missed It! JAN Webcast: Supports and Services - Accommodations with a Heartbeat

Save The Date! EARN Webinar: Organization-Wide Accessibility – Everyone Plays a Part

Disability Statistics

December 2022 Disability Employment Statistics Ages 16 years and over:

Labor Force Participation Rate

People with disabilities: 23.6%
People without disabilities: 67.4%

Unemployment Rate

People with disabilities: 5.0%
People without disabilities: 3.2%

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Policies in Practice

Growing up in Monterrey, Mexico, Diego Mariscal learned the importance of advocacy at a young age.

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