Jennifer Sheehy

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.

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

Highlights from a conversation between ODEP Deputy Assistant Secretary Jennifer Sheehy and Kathy Martinez, who served as ODEP’s assistant secretary from 2009 to 2015.

Highlights from a conversation between the Office of Disability Employment Policy's Jennifer Sheehy and Neil Romano, who was assistant secretary of the agency from 2008 to 2009.

A new toolkit explores common concerns and provides resources for people with disabilities as they seek to obtain or maintain employment and financial stability.

Highlights from a conversation between the Office of Disability Employment Policy's Jennifer Sheehy and Becky Ogle, who proposed and designed ODEP.

Join our online dialogue on identifying solutions for overcoming barriers to employment for people with disabilities from all corners of American society.

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.

To celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office of Disability Employment Policy hosted a discussion with tech experts and industry leaders on accessible technology that can help build a future that works for all Americans.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month was first celebrated 75 years ago! As we celebrate NDEAM 2020, learn more about how we can increase opportunity for people with disabilities.