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Last year President Obama announced several initiatives to increase the employment of people with disabilities in the federal workforce. In support of this goal, on April 26, 2010 the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy, along with many other federal agencies, will host a day-long, invitation only Federal Hiring Event for People with Disabilities in Washington, DC. Representatives from federal agencies will be reviewing resumes prior to this event, and inviting prospective job candidates for interviews.

The AbilityOne Program provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the manufacture and delivery of products and services to the federal government.

Fact sheet regarding resources to help federal government managers make necessary accommodations for employees with disabilities.

Information on how to apply for federal jobs and a wide range of issues that pertain to the Federal employment of adults with disabilities.

Information on rules regarding the excepted service appointments of persons with mental retardation, severe physical disabilities and psychiatric disabilities. This regulation improves the Federal Government's ability to hire people with disabilities.

Examples of documents agencies may accept as proof of mental retardation, a severe physical disability or a psychiatric disability for the purpose of a Schedule A appointment to a federal job.

The EEO office for the Coast Guard's Aircraft Repair and Supply Center (ARSC) is an example of the Coast Guard's policies concerning discrimination in employment of people with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) program that assists federal agencies by purchasing assistive technology and services, providing training on using assistive technology, advising on creating accessible electronic environments and providing assistance in accommodating workers with disabilities.

A national, nonprofit organization serving as an employee support group for federal employees who are either deaf or hard of hearing. Also serves as a resource organization for the federal government nationwide.

Information about the Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP), a resource for employers nationwide to identify qualified temporary and permanent employees from a variety of fields.

Information on the U.S. Department of State's Student Disability Program.

Provides comprehensive technical assistance on reasonable accommodation and disability awareness to all DOT employees, supervisors and applicants.

Ensures individuals with disabilities enjoy equal opportunity in all aspects of employment within DOT, including hiring, promotions and reasonable accommodation.

Information from VA's Office of Human Resources and Administration on recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities.

Links to information on the department's diversity programs and equal employment opportunity complaints.

Information on working for the Treasury Department, including a link to the department's on-line recruiter.

Information on Treasury's hiring practices and accommodations procedures.

This site, which is a part of FAA's ongoing effort to become a model employer of people with disabilities, is a one-stop resource where prospective FAA job applicants with disabilities can find information on our noncompetitive hiring process for people with disabilities, requesting reasonable accommodations, the FAA National People with Disabilities Program and more.

Portal to job opportunities at the CIA, including information on requirements, current openings, on-line application and frequently asked questions.

Information on the EPA's eligibility requirements and accomodations for people with disabilities seeking employment.

Plan and status report focuses on the EPA's goals and objectives for the recruitment, hiring and accommodation of people with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document.

Slide presentation regarding "Schedule A" appointments of persons with severe physical disabilities, mental retardation, or psychiatric disabilities remove the barriers to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

An interagency partnership that works to expand federal employment of people with disabilities through improved recruiting, hiring, retention and advancement, especially of individuals with targeted or more severe disabilities.

U.S. Office of Personnel Management site which provides access to information that is relevant to the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities in the federal government.

Testimonials from workers with disabilities who are pursuing good careers in federal jobs.

A summary of the federal government's commitment to recruiting individuals with disabilities and a guide for those individuals looking for rewarding careers in government service.

Information from the Office of Personnel Management regarding federal employment of students.

Information from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on federal authorities specifically used to hire people with disabilities.

Recruiting people with disabilities is an important part of the hiring process at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). People with disabilities interested in working for IRS and other federal agencies may want to use the Excepted Service Special Appointing Authority.

The IRS is committed to hiring individuals with disabilities at all levels of our organization. Our goal is to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities, both inside and outside of the federal government.

Memorandum establishing OSHA's hiring policies relative to persons with disabilities.

An OPM Web site on Federal Hiring Flexibilities, which may include alternatives that address special needs, including people with disabilities.

Information to help employers, especially federal managers, supervisors and human resource professionals, better understand how to hire and retain persons with disabilities.

A question-and-answer guide for federal employers on promoting the hiring and advancement of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the "Schedule A certification letter," a document a Schedule A candidate must provide to a federal agency who wishes to hire the job applicant. This link opens a PDF document.

Information on the federal government's Student Educational Employment Program.

A set of quick reference guides that provides information about Schedule A appointments. Using the Schedule A appointing authority, qualified job candidates with disabilities who meet the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) guidelines can be hired non-competitively. These publications can be downloaded in PDF format or ordered online.

A list of recruiting fairs, including those targeting people with disabilities, and field offices where individuals may apply for jobs with the U.S. Secret Service.

The official site for current federal jobs, USAJOBS is provided at no cost and offers information on thousands of U.S. government job opportunities worldwide. Users can post resumes or search for federal jobs.

Presentation from the Department of Agriculture's TARGET Center about WRP, a nationwide program that includes nearly 1,769 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels who help employers fill both short and long term staffing needs.

Links to government sites where you can look for jobs, learn about special programs and initiatives and find information about government benefits.

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