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Employment of People with Disabilities in Skilled Trade Professions

Filed in • By: David Rosenblum, Alexandra Ruth • February 13, 2023
Charts and graphs

How many people with disabilities are working in skilled trades?

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Disability: A Key Component of Diversity

Filed in • By: Office of Disability Employment Policy • December 9, 2022
Today, many smart organizations are increasingly investing in diversity, equity and inclusion, and now is the time to broaden these efforts. Disability – like race, age, ethnicity, and sexual orientation – is a key component of diversity. Taryn Williams, Office of Disability Employment Policy

We're working to educate and engage federal agencies to improve diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the federal government.

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Protecting the Rights of Workers with Disabilities and Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment

Filed in • By: Kristin García, Anupa Iyer Geevarghese • July 11, 2022
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The Department of Labor is committed to protecting workers with disabilities and working across the federal government to advance competitive integrated employment for these workers.

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Mental Health at Work: We All Have a Role to Play

Filed in • By: Secretary Marty Walsh • March 30, 2022
Secretary Walsh delivering remarks at an event highlighting recovery. Mobilizing Recovery banner is behind him.

Protecting equitable access to mental health and substance use treatment is a priority for me as your Labor Secretary and personally.

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Putting People First Through Disability Inclusion in Birmingham

Filed in • By: Mayor Randall Woodfin • February 24, 2022
Mayor Randall Woodfin

Learn how workforce initiatives in Birmingham are ensuring greater equity and inclusion.

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Data Spotlight: Black Workers With Disabilities

Filed in • By: David Rosenblum, Amy Fong, Jackson Costa, Savi Swick • February 23, 2022
Chart data: Black adults with disability employment status, ages 16 and up. Employed full-time: 464,000. Employed part-time: 162,000. Currently looking for work: 111,000. Not currently seeking work but wants a job: 137,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey 2021.

We recently analyzed some data that gave us greater insight into Black workers with disabilities. Here are a few of the facts we uncovered.

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Honoring the Contributions of Black Leaders with Disabilities

Filed in • 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 • 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: Driving Change Through a Focus on the Future

Filed in • By: Taryn M. Williams • December 10, 2021
Diverse illustrated workers, including some who use wheelchairs

Our Office of Disability Employment Policy has been supporting workers with disabilities and employers for more than 20 years. Here’s what’s in store for the future.

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ODEP at 20: Driving Change Through Federal Disability Employment

Filed in • By: Akinyemi Banjo • November 23, 2021
A woman uses sign language to communicate at work during a video call.

Learn about our efforts to make our federal government more reflective of American society, now and in the future.

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