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Disability employment

Perspectives on Workplace Wellbeing

Filed in Disability employment, Wages and Benefits, Employment and Training, Health and Retirement Benefits • By: Office of Disability Employment Policy • May 10, 2022

Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do? Graphic

We’re committed to helping America’s employees and employers work together to promote workplace wellbeing — especially in light of the challenges of the past two years.

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Honoring the Contributions of Black Leaders with Disabilities

Filed in Disability employment • By: Jennifer Thomas • February 14, 2022

Fannie Lou Hamer singing at the microphones, with a guitarist, during a civil rights demonstration in front of the White House circa 1964.

During Black History Month we celebrate the contributions of leaders both past and present.

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The Importance of Mentoring: Experience, Practice and Policy

Filed in Disability employment, Young workers, Employment and Training • By: Lynne Fetter • January 27, 2022

The word MENTOR written on a blackboard, surrounded by related words like coach, training, support, etc.

Because disability can be a significant barrier to employment, it is critical for mentoring programs to be accessible and inclusive to youth with disabilities.

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ODEP at 20: Leading Voices – Dr. Roy Grizzard

Filed in Disability employment • By: Jennifer Sheehy • October 1, 2021

Dr. Roy Grizzard

Highlights from a conversation between Jennifer Sheehy and Dr. Roy Grizzard, who served as ODEP's first assistant secretary from 2002 to 2007.

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