ODEP News Releases

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor establishes alliance with U.S. Business Leadership Network to promote employment of workers with disabilities nationwide -08-1239-NAT - [09/17/2008]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor and Major League Baseball launch ‘PITCH’ campaign to encourage businesses to hire people with disabilities -08-1239-NAT - [09/02/2008]

• ODEP News Release: ‘America’s People, America’s Talent... America’s Strength!’ is 2008 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme -08-0993-NAT - [07/22/2008]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Labor Department’s ‘Transforming the American Workplace: A 21st Century Vision’ summit sets stage for disability employment -08-0753-NAT - [06/03/2008]

• ODEP News Release: Database of more than 1,700 job candidates with disabilities to be made available to employers -08-0389-NAT - [03/18/2008]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao calls for 2008 New Freedom Initiative Award nominations -08-0301-NAT - [01/30/2008]

• ODEP News Release: Secretary of Labor to host event marking DisabilityInfo.gov 5th anniversary -07-1622-NAT - [10/24/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao to recognize seven businesses, organizations and individuals for exemplary disability employment practices -07-1611-NAT - [10/24/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor forms alliance with CVS Caremark to promote employment of workers with disabilities nationwide -07-1653-NAT - [10/23/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Labor Department to profile ‘faces of disability employment policy’ throughout October National Disability Employment Awareness Month -07-1462-NAT - [09/28/2007]

• ODEP News Release: $2.3 million grant from U.S. Department of Labor funds consortium to increase employment, self-sufficiency of Americans with disabilities -07-1424-NAT - [09/20/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Labor Department awards nearly $1.9 million grant to establish National Technical Assistance Center on Transition and Employment for Youth with Disabilities -07-1254-NAT - [08/30/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Labor Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy to lead summit aimed at enhancing leadership development of youth with disabilities -07-1161-NAT - [08/15/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao recognizes 17th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act -07-1130-NAT - [07/26/2007]

• ODEP News Release: DisabilityInfo.Gov introduces new state and local resources map to assist visitors in locating disability-related information close to home -07-1089-NAT - [07/18/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Office of Disability Employment Policy Roy Grizzard to leave post -07-0835-NAT - [06/22/2007]

• ODEP News Release: ‘Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Winning Team!’ is 2007 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme -07-0555-NAT - [05/29/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor to award nearly $14.2 million for Disability Program Navigators in 15 additional states and Puerto Rico -07-0607-NAT - [04/26/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor provides new publication for faith-based and community organizations on serving people with disabilities -07-0512-NAT - [04/06/2007]

• ODEP News Release: DisabilityInfo.gov receives e-gov Institute’s Knowledge Management Award -07-0503-NAT - [04/03/2007]

• ODEP News Release: Employers Gain Access to Database of 2,000 Job Candidates With Disabilities -07-0472-NAT - [03/29/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor launches Alliance Initiative to advance employment of people with disabilities through voluntary partnerships -07-0354-NAT - [03/16/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Calls for 2007 ‘New Freedom Initiative’ Award Nominations -07-0234-NAT - [02/13/2007]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor Forms Alliance with SHRM to Promote Employment of Workers with Disabilities -06-1963-NAT - [11/13/2006]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Lauds ‘New Freedom Initiative’ Awardees for Improving Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities -06-1818-NAT - [10/26/2006]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao to Host New Freedom Initiative Awards - 06-1773-NAT - [10/12/2006]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Department Awards Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Advance Self Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities - 06-1604-NAT - [09/21/2006]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Department Awards $500,000 Grant to Syracuse University to Lead Research into Effect of Employer Practices on Workers with Disabilities - 06-1598-NAT - [09/20/2006]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Labor Department Announces New Credential for Workforce Development Professionals Who Work with Youth - 06-1549-NAT - [09/06/2006]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Commemorates 16th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act - 06-1287-NAT - [07/26/2006]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Department Program Places More Than 300 Students, Graduates in Government and Private Sector Jobs -06-1068-NAT - [06/29/2006]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Labor Department Announces up to $5 Million in Grants for Self-Employment Pilots for People with Disabilities - 06-0970-NAT - [06/07/2006]

• ODEP News Release: DisabilityInfo.Gov Receives American Association of Webmasters Gold Award - 06-0860-NAT - [05/17/2006]

• ODEP News Release: “Americans with Disabilities: Ready for the Global Workforce” is 2006 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme - 06-0804-NAT - [05/04/2006]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Urges Champions of Workplace Accessibility to Apply for 2006 New Freedom Initiative Award - 06-0740-NAT - [04/27/2006]

• ODEP News Release: College Students With Disabilities Ready for Summer and Full-Time Employment - 06-0663-NAT - [04/12/2006]

• ODEP News Release: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Encourages Companies, Non-profits, Others to Apply for 2006 New Freedom Initiative Awards - 06-0330-NAT - [03/02/2006]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Department Hosts EU-US Information Exchange On Disability Employment Issues and Trends - 06-0247-NAT - [02/09/2006]

• ODEP News Release: Secretary of Labor Announces Seven Recipients Of the Secretary’s New Freedom Initiative Awards - 05-2078-NAT - [10/27/2005]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor Selects Human Service Agencies in Five States for Training/Technical Assistance for People with Disabilities - 05-1804-NAT - [09/29/2005]

• ODEP News Release: DisabilityInfo.Gov Wins Web Content Managers Best Practice Award - 05-1842-NAT - [09/28/2005]

• ODEP News Release: Top Disability Employment Official Participates in 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act - 05-1429-NAT - [07/26/2005]

• ODEP News Release: New Resources Will Ensure Safety During Emergencies for Workers With Disabilities - 05-1395-NAT - [07/21/2005]

• ODEP News Release: Secretary Chao Announces 2005 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme — “Workers with Disabilities: Ready for Tomorrow’s Jobs Today” - 05-1102-NAT - [06/21/2005]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Department Program Places More Than 300 Students, Graduates with Disabilities in Summer Jobs - 05-1050-NAT - [06/13/2005]

• ODEP News Release: Deadline for 2005 New Freedom Initiative Award Nominations Extended to June 6 - 05-958-NAT - [05/31/2005]

• ODEP News Release: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Issues Reminder of May 27 Deadline for 2005 New Freedom Initiative Award Nominations - 05-827-NAT - [05/05/2005]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Department Offers Employers Database of Qualified College Students and Graduates Seeking Summer and Full-time Jobs - 05-0456-NAT - [03/16/2005]

• ODEP News Release: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Calls for 2005 New Freedom Initiative Award Nominations - 05-0221-NAT - [02/10/2005]

• ODEP News Release: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Recognizes Recipients of New Freedom Initiative Award at Award Ceremony [11/17/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Record Number of College Students with Disabilities Placed In Summer Federal Jobs, U.S. Labor Secretary Chao Announces [10/27/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Nine Honorees Receive Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao's New Freedom Initiative Award Recognizing Achievements On Behalf Of People With Disabilities [10/25/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Kicks Off 6th Annual Disability Mentoring Day [10/20/2004]

• ODEP News Release: DisabilityInfo.Gov Celebrates Second Year of Operation With Almost 3.5 Million Visitors [10/15/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Chao Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Address Chronic Homelessness among People with Disabilities [10/04/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Human Service Agencies in States Selected for U.S. Labor Department Training/ Technical Assistance Programs for People with Disabilities [10/01/2004]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Awards $2.4 Million in Telework Grants to People and Veterans with Disabilities: Minneapolis, Minn., Richmond, Va., and Bridgeport, Conn. Receive Telework Grants [09/16/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao and U.S. Department of Labor Celebrate the 14^th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act [07/26/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Chao Announces Availability of $2.5 Million Grant Aimed at Improving Telework Employment Strategies for People with Disabilities [07/08/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Jobs Program for Students with Disabilities Exceeds 2003 Totals, U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Says [06/17/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Chao Announces OPA $1.5 Million Grant Aimed at Ending Chronic Homelessness Among People with Disabilities [06/10/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Secretary Chao Selects “You’re Hired! Success Knows No Limitations!” as October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme [05/27/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Chao and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Issue Memo Urging Federal Hiring of College Students with Disabilities [05/24/2004]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Labor Department Issues Report on Emergency Preparedness for Federal Workers with Disabilities [05/17/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Department Offers Employers Database of Qualified College Students with Disabilities who Seek Summer and Permanent Jobs [03/30/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Department of Labor Policies Reducing Barriers to Employment for People with Disabilities, Deputy Secretary Steven J. Law Says [03/11/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Department of Labor and Small Business Administration Partner to Support People With Disabilities [12/11/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Chao Keynotes Seminar on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities in the Federal Government [12/02/2003]

• ODEP News Release: DOL Assistant Secretary Grizzard Addresses Enhanced Transportation Services for People With Disabilities at “United We Ride” News Conference [12/01/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Website For People With Disability — DisabilityInfo.Gov — Celebrates First Year of Operation with More Than 1.6 Million Visitors [10/27/2003]

• ODEP News Release: 10 Honorees Receive Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao’s New Freedom Initiative Award: Award Recognizes Achievements on Behalf of People with Disabilities [10/16/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Assistant Secretary Roy Grizzard Kicks-Off 5^th Annual Disability Mentoring Day at U.S. Labor Department [10/15/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Service Agencies in Five States Selected by U.S. Labor Department for People with Disabilities Training/Technical Assistance Program [08/25/2003]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor Issues WIA Compliance Assistance Checklist to Help People with Disabilities [07/25/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Statement of Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on the 13^th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, July 26, 2003 [07/25/2003]

• ODEP News Release: October 15, 2003 Designated as National Disability Mentoring Day by Labor Secretary Chao [07/21/2003]

• ODEP News Release: DOL, HUD Offer up to $13.5 Million in Grants to End Chronic Homelessness through Employment and Housing [07/18/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Department of Labor Announces Grant Solicitations Totaling $3.4 million for Transitioning and Mentoring Youth with Disabilities [06/16/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Department of Labor’s DisabilityInfo.gov Records More Than One Million Visitors and Over 20 Million “Hits” From 136 Countries [06/09/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Department of Labor Announces Grant Solicitations Totaling $4.3 Million for Customized Grants, High School/High Tech [06/06/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Department of Labor Announces Grant Solicitations Totaling $3.0 Million for Home Modification, WorkFORCE Action [05/29/2003]

• ODEP News Release: More Than 260 Qualified Students with Disabilities Placed in Jobs in First Month of Labor Department WRP Program [05/27/2003]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Selects “America Works Best When All Americans Work” As October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme [05/12/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Department Hosts UK-US Seminar Seeking Exchange of Ideas on Improving Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities [05/01/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Department Offers Employers Free Database of Qualified, Disabled Student Job Seekers [04/16/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Businesses Can “Do Good” and “Do Well” Through Tax Breaks Offered to Companies that Hire People With Disabilities [03/31/2003]

• ODEP News Release: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $14 Million in Grants to Support New Freedom Initiative [10/03/2002]

• ODEP News Release: Grizzard Sworn-in as the First Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy [10/01/2002]