Disability: Part of the Equity Equation

Employer Strategies for Advancing Disability Inclusion All Year Long.

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Read our data blog on American Indian or Alaska Native Workers with Disabilities

NDEAM Employer Chat

Watch the NDEAM Employer Chat on Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being

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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

Recently Posted: American Indian or Alaska Native Workers with Disabilities in the Labor Force Blog

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JAN: Role Play Training Videos and Accompanying Presentations

PEAT Podcast: A Discussion on Intersectional Identities at Work

In Case You Missed It: PIA National Apprenticeship Week Resources Available

Disability Statistics

September 2022 Disability Employment Statistics Ages 16 years and over:

Labor Force Participation Rate

People with disabilities: 23.2%
People without disabilities: 67.8%

Unemployment Rate

People with disabilities: 7.3%
People without disabilities: 3.1%

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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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