Disability Employment

A federal employee’s account of how he used available resources to support his evolution from student to young professional.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of a seminal moment in disability rights history and American history—the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Olmstead v. L.C. —which found that the unjustified segregation of disabled people into institutions was discrimination.

Soul Train, Rosa Parks and a legacy of advocacy: An employee in our Office of Disability Employment Policy shares her perspective on the importance of Black History Month.

During National Mentoring Month each January, we honor mentors who positively influence the lives of young people as they transition into adulthood and their workplaces.

During Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are spotlighting data on AA and NHPI workers with disabilities in skilled trade professions, which are critical for maintaining everyday infrastructure.

This May 7-13 is Public Service Recognition Week, a time to thank those in public service for all that they do to serve their communities and our country.

We're highlighting states who have found creative ways to use WIOA funding to support workforce development efforts that target communities who have traditionally been overlooked.

For many, the Family and Medical Leave Act is key to retaining employment after the onset of a disability, whether temporary or long-term, or undergoing treatment for a chronic condition. 

How many women with disabilities are working in skilled trade positions?

Judy Heumann’s impact was profound. Her name is intertwined with the disability rights movement, and her activism embedded in nearly every policy advancement for people with disabilities in America.