US Department of Labor
The US Department of Labor (DOL) contains the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). ODEP funds the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a service that offers free information about workplace accommodations.
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Articles
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A History of Discrimination and the ADA
Find out why civil rights laws are important for protecting people with disabilities from discrimina...
Blogs
- Online on the Job: Employers and Web Access
There is a growing awareness of the need for web sites to be accessible. - Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts
Including people with disabilities gives businesses a competitive edge. Below are some of the common... - Blending the Science with the Art: Disability Service Providers and the ADA
Blending science, passion, and art allows Disability Service Providers (DSPs) to make the business c...
News
- The Bureau of Labor Claims Strong Job Gains for the Disability Community
03/20/2019- A Western New York labor force specialist said that the increase in the national employment-population ratio for persons with disabilities is the case of a rising economic tide lifting all boats. In 2... - US Department of Labor to Provide Immediate Grants and Assistance for Hurricane Maria Recovery Efforts
10/18/2017- As with Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, the US Department of Labor, in cooperation with the territories and local partners, is setting aside funding, making grants to assess workforce needs, and providing... - Theme of National Disability Employment Awareness Month Announced
07/17/2019- The U.S. Department of Labor has announced "The Right Talent, Right Now" as the theme for the 2019 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The 2019 theme emphasizes the essential role... - Remember to Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
10/18/2017- October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so please consider encouraging all members of your organization to participate in this awareness project. The purpose of National Disability... - Free Broadcast-ADA Live! Do You Want a Job or a Career? Reflections on National Disability Employer Awareness Month (NDEAM)
09/18/2019- Wednesday, October 2nd, 20191:00 PM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the theme for 2019 is "The Right Talent, Right Now." The U.S. Department o...