Anupa Iyer Geevarghese

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, when we honor the workers with disabilities who contribute to our workplaces and economy.

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.

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. 

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.