To support the development of policies and practices/tools used to increase and improve employment opportunities for persons with a disability, ODEP conducts and oversees a wide variety of research and evaluation activities. This section includes select research and analytical reports, insights into disability employment statistics, and information on our grants and cooperative agreements.
Research Activities at ODEP
Latest Reports
Inclusive Apprenticeship [PDF]
Inclusive apprenticeship programs—those that support and are designed to be inclusive of apprentices with disabilities—hold promise for improving long-term employment outcomes for participants. However, little is known about the prevalence and operations of inclusive apprenticeship programs. This report summarizes current information on experiences of people with disabilities in apprenticeship, drawing on the research literature, interviews with experts on inclusive apprenticeship, and administrative and survey data.
Spotlight on Women with Disabilities [PDF]
The Office of Disability Employment Policy prepared this brief to examine the state of women with disabilities in the current labor market. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey, we examine disability prevalence, education levels, employment and related characteristics, poverty, health insurance coverage and the impact of COVID-19 on the employment of women with disabilities.
Employment for Persons with a Disability: Analysis of Trends During COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been unprecedented changes in employment for America’s workforce. Using key labor force statistics from the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey (CPS) researchers with the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy sought to provide insight into the recent changes.