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Office on Disability

The Secretary of Health and Human Services created the Office on Disability (OD) in October 2002. The Director of the Office reports to the Secretary and serves as an advisor on HHS activities relating to disabilities. The Office on Disability oversees the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives for 54 million persons with disabilities.

About the Office

Disability Information

Programs and Initiatives

Our Partners

  • HHS Agencies
  • Federal
  • State
  • National

Last revised: October 26, 2004

Upcoming Events

  • October 27, 2004
    Awards Ceremony
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Office on Disability News

  • October 5, 2004
    HHS Awards $31 Million in Grants to 31 States to Help Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults
    full story


  • July 26, 2004
    Statements By Tommy G. Thompson Secretary of Health and Human Services Regarding the 14th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
    full story


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