Question: What is the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy?

Answer: The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor. ODEP is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.

With the ultimate goal of increasing the number of people with disabilities who work, either as employees or entrepreneurs, ODEP provides policy analysis, technical assistance, development of innovative practices and strategies, and education and outreach to employers, employees and the disability community.