Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

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

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.

We're taking a look at Census Bureau data that shows how many disabled Hispanic individuals are currently working in skilled trade professions.

This year marks 50 years since the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a major milestone supporting our ongoing quest to advance access and equity for individuals with disabilities.

Signed 50 years ago, the Rehabilitation Act was the first federal law to address civil rights for people with disabilities, and it had a profound impact.

This year marks 50 years since the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a major achievement in our ongoing quest to advance access and equity for people with disabilities.