July 2009 Disability Employment Statistics ReleasedIn July 2009, the percentage of people with disabilities in the labor force was 23.0 compared with 71.8 for persons with no disability. The unemployment rate for those with disabilities was 15.1 percent, compared with 9.5 percent for persons with no disability, not seasonally adjusted. | |
Corporate Social Responsibility: Reflecting America's ValuesOver the past year, a confluence of events has prompted many Americans to rethink where they spend their money. Corporate ethics scandals, the economic downturn and heightened awareness of the wide-reaching impact of organizations' actions have increased interest in patronizing socially responsible businesses. In short, today's consumers expect more of businesses than just goods and services. They expect good corporate citizenship.
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SHRM’s HR News Interviews U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda SolisIn this interview, Secretary Solis responds to questions submitted to her by HR Magazine Senior Writer Bill Leonard about her goals and priorities for the U.S. Department of Labor and the employment of people with disabilities. | |
Disability.gov offers social media tools, upgrades to complement information from 22 federal agencies on disability-related programs and servicesLaunch of revamped site coincides with Americans with Disabilities Act’s 19th anniversary | |
New Brochure Released: Employer Perspectives on Employment of People with DisabilitiesIn the first survey of its magnitude, 3,797 businesses representing 2.4 million companies, across 12 industry sectors and various company sizes, reported on their beliefs about and strategies for recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing employees with disabilities. | |
Kathleen Martinez Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment PolicyOn June 25, 2009, the Senate voted by unanimous consent to confirm Kathleen (Kathy) Martinez as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Disability Employment Policy. Blind since birth, Ms. Martinez comes to ODEP with a background as an internationally recognized disability rights leader specializing in employment, asset building, independent living, international development, diversity and gender issues. | |
National Association of Counties Recognizes Customized Employment ProjectThe Customized Employment Public Intern Project, based in Montgomery County, Maryland, received a coveted 2009 NACo Achievement Award. The project was based on a 2003-2007 DOL/ODEP-funded Customized Employment demonstration project to the Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board. | |
The U.S. Department of Labor announces the 2009 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme:
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