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Brian Walsh - Jul 16, 2025
When I first joined the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) during President Trump’s first term, I was proud to advance ODEP’s mission—one that holds personal significance—to develop and influence policies and practices that help more people with disabilities connect with high-quality employment opportunities.Six years later, I'm grateful to return, under the leadership of Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, to help lead the agency whose work benefits individuals with disabilities, employers, and the country. This July, as the President kicked off celebrations for Am
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