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Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
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The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides national leadership on disability employment policy to the Department of Labor and other Federal agencies. ODEP develops and fosters the adoption and implementation of comprehensive and integrated disability employment policies and strategies throughout the workforce development system, in public and private workplaces, and in employment-related supports programs and services. Implementation of these effective policies and strategies increase employment opportunities, the recruitment of, and reduce barriers to the hiring, retention and promotion of people with disabilities. ODEP's response to the low labor force participation of people with disabilities is comprehensive and aggressive, and includes securing the active involvement of and cooperation among a number of stakeholders, including Federal, State and local government agencies, private and public employers, educational and training institutions, and the disability community.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
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The Office of Disability Employment Policy awarded a total of seven grants. The average dollar amount awarded was $2,806,337.
In FY 2023, ODEP continued to strengthen America’s economy by awarding multiple grants aimed at helping employers build inclusive workplaces that provide all disabled workers with job opportunities. Additionally, these awards fund research, develop partnerships, and share evidence-based best practices to identify new career pathways and improve transition outcomes for youth and young adults with disabilities.
In FY 2024, ODEP awarded $10.5 million to four states supporting Equitable Transition Model projects aimed at developing strategies focused on specific populations, particularly in underserved communities, to assist youth and young adults with disabilities, youth experiencing homelessness, leaving foster care, and/or involved in the justice system, in successfully transitioning into the workforce.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
