The U.S. Department of Labor will, for the first time, release employment & unemployment data on people with disabilities on Friday, Feb. 6. This information will assist the nation in understanding how changing labor market conditions affect Americans with disabilities. Although it is widely believed that this group typically faces a higher rate of unemployment than individuals without disabilities, official estimates were not available until now.
"Americans with disabilities typically experience similar employment difficulties - even when there is a robust economy. The economic downturn may just exacerbate their struggle." said John Davey, of the department's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
Beginning Feb. 6, ODEP will publish www.dol.gov/odep, - data on individuals with disabilities.
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