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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.
Full inclusion means employees with disabilities can access a range of necessary supports to excel and help their teams and businesses succeed – including technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.