Office of Disability Employment Policy
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.
Goals
- Increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities.
- Strive to eliminate barriers to employment for people with disabilities.
- Influence the development and adoption of disability employment policies and practices.
Sponsor
- Federal Agency: Department of Labor (DOL)[1]
Creation
ODEP was authorized by Congress in the Department of Labor's FY 2001 appropriation, aiming to provide national leadership on disability employment policy.[2]
Funding
Funding for ODEP is part of the Department of Labor's annual budget, specifically allocated to ODEP's operations. The exact amount for FY 2024 is not publicly detailed within the broader DOL budget, which was approximately $25.3 billion. Funding for ODEP is ongoing as part of the DOL's commitment to disability employment policy.[3]
Leadership
The leader of ODEP holds the title of Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy.
Website
Social Media Accounts
Wikipedia article
[wikipedia:Office of Disability Employment Policy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_of_Disability_Employment_Policy)