Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

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.

This year marks 50 years since the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a major achievement in our ongoing quest to advance access and equity for people with disabilities.

This year marks 50 years since a major milestone in our ongoing quest to advance access and equity for people with disabilities: the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

For many, the Family and Medical Leave Act is key to retaining employment after the onset of a disability, whether temporary or long-term, or undergoing treatment for a chronic condition. 

How many women with disabilities are working in skilled trade positions?

Here are a few ways the U.S. Department of Labor is embracing equity at work.

Data analysis on Black workers with disabilities working in skilled trade professions

How many people with disabilities are working in skilled trades?

An ODEP employee reflects on the intersection of her identity and career.

Reflecting on mentors who have made a significant impact on our careers.