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May 12, 2008 Federal Times - "Work for people with disabilities" Eighty percent of the nation’s working age population without disabilities is employed, but the employment rate for people with severe disabilities is only 38 percent. That low level of employment covers a wide range of individuals with disabilities, each of whom face different barriers to employment. The AbilityOne Program targets those facing the highest barriers to employment.
April 10, 2008 In Focus -CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine recognizes the Department of Labor as Public Sector Employer of the Year - Committee for Purchase Committee Member, Assistant Secretary Neil Romano, accepts 2008 Public Sector Employer of the Year Award
April 10, 2008

In Focus - Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Winning Team Making the difficult decision to leave his native country, El Salvador, Isaac V. came to the United States more than a decade ago in pursuit of better opportunities.

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