Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

Filed in Employment and Training, Disability employment • By: Vander Cherry •
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A federal employee’s account of how he used available resources to support his evolution from student to young professional.
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Filed in Disability employment, Employment and Training • By: Tonya Brown •
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Soul Train, Rosa Parks and a legacy of advocacy: An employee in our Office of Disability Employment Policy shares her perspective on the importance of Black History Month.
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Two men walking next to each other while smiling. National Mentoring Month.,
During National Mentoring Month each January, we honor mentors who positively influence the lives of young people as they transition into adulthood and their workplaces.
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A happy family: A man and a woman cradling a baby in a sling.
Here are some of the ways the Department of Labor supports working families.
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Filed in Disability employment • By: Office of Disability Employment Policy •
January is National Mentoring Month
Reflecting on mentors who have made a significant impact on our careers.
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Filed in Disability employment • By: Larry Lewis •
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People with disabilities have tremendous skills and talents to bring to the workplace, as long as the tools they need are accessible.
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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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Filed in Disability employment • By: Jennifer Thomas •
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 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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Filed in Disability employment • By: Jennifer Sheehy •
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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