NDEAM
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Make Work Pay Hub
The tools you need to secure your financial future
Apprenticeship Accommodations
JAN is your partner to accessible apprenticeships.
ADA at 36
The ADA: Expanding the American Dream for All
Our Mission
ODEP's mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Technical Assistance & Policy Development Centers
Job Accommodation Network
JAN provides free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and technical assistance on Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. As the nation’s leading resource for job accommodations and proven strategies, JAN supports the employment and retention of Americans with disabilities.
Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability
EARN promotes the adoption of workplace disability policy strategies and effective practices. In addition, EARN provides resources and technical assistance to help organizations of all sizes recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities.
Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology
PEAT creates accessible technology policies and strategies for organizations using current and emerging tools, such as artificial intelligence and extended reality. These efforts help employers adopt accessible technology to build a future-ready workforce for everyone, including people with disabilities.
National Center on Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities
LEADCenter puts WIOA into practice by helping states, workforce development professionals, and American Job Centers open new avenues to employment and economic self-sufficiency that increase the labor force participation of Americans with disabilities.
Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth
CAPE-Youth improves workforce entry and career advancement for youth and young adults with disabilities by supporting states to increase the number of Americans with disabilities successfully transitioning from school to employment or postsecondary settings.
August Disability Employment Statistics
Labor Force Participation Rate
People with disabilities: 24.6%
People without disabilities 67.4%
Unemployment Rate
People with disabilities: 7.8%
People without disabilities 4.2%
More Disability Data
Check here for the latest disability labor force statistics
Our Programs & Initiatives
Competitive Integrated Employment
Employment opportunities for people with disabilities in integrated work settings.
Make Work Pay Hub
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) helps disabled American job seekers and workers achieve financial independence, economic mobility, and a secure retirement. ODEP provides all disabled Americans with clear, reliable information to support informed financial decision making over a lifetime.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Learn about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, its 2026 theme, history, videos and resources from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Veterans Accommodations Toolkit: Workplace
Resources and support from ODEP to help veterans with disabilities find employment, career training, workplace accommodations, and more.
Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/
Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network
Mental Health
Resources and initiatives from ODEP that support workplace mental health, employee well-being, and inclusive employment practices.
What Can YOU Do? The Campaign for Disability
Campaign promoting disability employment by highlighting the skills, value and workplace contributions of people with disabilities.
Apprenticeship Accommodations Toolkit
Improves apprenticeship access, accommodations, and success for people with disabilities and employers.
Workforce Recruitment Program
Connects federal and private employers with college students and recent grads with disabilities for internships and jobs.
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