As the Government's £8 million package of support for those who have left Remploy factories takes effect, McVey has said more than half (602) of those on the support programme are now in new jobs or training, stating she wants disabled people to have, "exactly the same opportunities as everyone else in the world of work".
Last year, ministers announced the closures of 27 Remploy factories, which provide employment for people with disabilities.
The Department for Work Pensions (DWP) said this week that the factory closures follow the advice of a disability review, which recommended the protected budget for disability employment, should be "used more effectively" to get disabled people into mainstream jobs instead of "subsidising loss-making factories".
McVey said: "I know this is a difficult time for ex-Remploy workers - so I am pleased to see that the support we are offering is making a real difference to those who have left Remploy already, with many moving into new careers.
"I'd encourage any ex-Remploy worker who is still considering their future but hasn't taken up our offer of support to do so, so they can get access to the one-to-one personalised support and personal budget."
She added: "Disabled people should have exactly the same choices as everyone else in the world of work - from hairdressing to engineering and everything in between - and the support package is helping to make this happen."
The DWP has also announced nine factories that were closed are re-opening as new businesses or social enterprises, many taking on original staff members.
