The Federal Government is actively recruiting and hiring persons with disabilities. We offer a variety of exciting jobs, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Hiring people with disabilities into Federal jobs is fast and easy. People with disabilities can be appointed to Federal jobs non-competitively through a process called Schedule A. Learn how to be considered for Federal jobs under the noncompetitive process. People with disabilities may also apply for jobs through the traditional or competitive process.

To find Federal jobs for which you can apply here.

Jobs and Education for People with Disabilities

Learn about employment resources on how to find a government job and prepare for a job interview. You can also find information on employment laws and how to file a workplace harassment or discrimination complaint. Also, search educational programs for students with disabilities.

Job Help for People with Disabilities

If you have a disability and you’re looking for work, these resources can help.

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• • Ticket to Work trains Social Security disability recipients age 18 – 64 who want to work. It’s free and voluntary.
  • AbilityOne.gov helps people who are blind or have significant disabilities find jobs. Job openings are with nonprofit agencies nationwide.
  • The federal government has many jobs open to people with disabilities.

Education Programs for People with Disabilities
Learn how to find government education programs and financial aid for people with disabilities.

• Your state department of educationor your local school board can tell you about:
  • Nearby programs
  • The state’s education rights for people with disabilities
• An Individualized Education Program (IEP)is a plan developed by a child’s teachers and parents to meet that child’s needs. It’s an essential part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA guarantees a free, appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities.
• College-bound students with intellectual disabilities may be eligible for financial aid programs. The Office for Federal Student Aidhas information on loans, grants, and scholarships.

Overview

• The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
• Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.
• The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.

Authority & Role

• The EEOC has the authority to investigate charges of discrimination against employers who are covered by the law. Our role in an investigation is to fairly and accurately assess the allegations in the charge and then make a finding. If we find that discrimination has occurred, we will try to settle the charge. If we aren’t successful, we have the authority to file a lawsuit to protect the rights of individuals and the interests of the public and litigate a small percentage of these cases. When deciding to file a lawsuit, the EEOC considers several factors such as the strength of the evidence, the issues in the case, and the wider impact the lawsuit could have on the EEOC’s efforts to combat workplace discrimination.
• We also work to prevent discrimination before it occurs through outreach, education, and technical assistance programs.

WORLD BLIND DAY

On the second Thursday of October, people all around the world celebrate World Sight Day. This global event draws attention to blindness, visual impairments, and the prevention methods of both. It’s praised as the “most important advocacy and communications event on the eye health calendar.

What is impaired eyesight?

Vision impairment means that a person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a “normal” level. Vision impairment may be caused by a loss of visual acuity, where the eye does not see objects as clearly as usual.