Emprego de Pessoas com Deficiência

Marissa, who lives in Maryland, shares how her personal and professional experiences propelled her to advocate for, and with, disabled people like herself.

For many disabled workers, entrepreneurship allows greater access, freedom and flexibility at work. By owning their own business, people with disabilities may not only reduce or eliminate barriers in the workplace, but also maintain independence and economic stability within their communities.

Administrative Specialist Paula Comer, a Schedule A employee, supports a team that makes sure workers can exercise their rights under federal labor law.

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.

Verlencia Somuah shares what it’s like to work for our Office of Disability Employment Policy, and how her own life experiences fuel her passion for public service.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, when we honor the workers with disabilities who contribute to our workplaces and economy.

This year, we mark the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab Act), the first federal law to address civil rights and equal employment opportunity for people with disabilities.