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Nakisha Pugh - Feb 23, 2021
Black Americans in the civil rights movement have had a significant influence on America’s disability rights movement, with some playing crucial roles in both efforts.
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ODEP at 20: Driving Change through Accessible Technology
Nathan Cunningham - Feb 23, 2021
Full inclusion means employees with disabilities can access a range of necessary supports to excel and help their teams and businesses succeed – including technology.
Helping Working Black Women Reach Their Full Potential in the Workplace
Joan Harrigan-Farrelly - Feb 22, 2021
The Women’s Bureau has always been at the forefront of advocating for working women, including supporting racial equity and inclusion in the workplace through our initiatives and research.
A More Inclusive Economy is Key to Recovery
Janelle Jones - Feb 09, 2021
In every economic recession of the last 50 years, Black women have had higher unemployment rates than white men – and the recovery rates of Black men and women have been slower than white workers. Read how building a more inclusive economy benefits us all.
Helping the Economy by Helping Workers
Janelle Jones - Feb 05, 2021
The January jobs report shows that some progress has been made, but we still have a long way to go.
ODEP at 20: Driving Change and Creating Opportunity
Jennifer Sheehy - Jan 28, 2021
ODEP’s creation 20 years ago heralded an important shift in how we talk about disability and employment in America, one focused not on whether people with disabilities can work, but rather the strategies and supports that drive the change needed to make work happen.
New COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits: Answering Common Questions
Jim Garner - Jan 11, 2021
The CARES Act provided Americans with new and expanded unemployment insurance (UI) benefits if they’re out of work for reasons related to the pandemic. Here are some answers to common questions about these benefits.
HIRE Vets Medallion Award 2020: Are You On The List?
Meg M. O’Grady - Nov 11, 2020
The Department recognized 675 employers across America for hiring veterans in 2020. Hear their stories and learn how your company can be recognized in 2021.
Inclusive Apprenticeships: Connecting Employers and Career Seekers
Carolyn Jones, Lydia L. Parenteau - Nov 09, 2020
We're expanding inclusive apprenticeship opportunities through the Apprenticeship Inclusion Models initiative and other programs and policies.