Federal Employment for Individuals With Disabilities
Program Accomplishments
As of September 2001, there were 127,076 Federal employees with targeted and non-targeted disabilities in non- postal Federal Executive Branch agencies. In fiscal year 2002, there were 11,847 full time permanent (FTP) hires of persons with disabilities.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The Federal government provides employment opportunities to persons with physical, cognitive, or mental disabilities in positions for which they qualify.
The Selective Placement Program is concerned with providing avenues for agencies to develop methodologies related to recruitment referral, placement, advancement, and the retention of Federal employees with disabilities.
The program has strong relationships with State vocational rehabilitation agencies, Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and other public and private agencies concerned with rehabilitation and placement of persons with disabilities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Persons who qualify under the definition of being "disabled" under title 29, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
The coverage applies to applicants and Federal employees with disabilities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Persons with physical, cognitive, or mental disabilities.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, or vocational rehabilitation counselors working on their behalf, should contact the Selective Placement Coordinator in Federal agencies where they want to work for more information and eligibility requirements.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Authorization
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, as amended; Public Laws 93-508, 93-516, 95-454, 95-602, 96-923, and 102-16.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
24-0100-0-1-805.
Obigations
(Salaries and Expenses) Not seperately identifiable. Policy guidance and program coordination are provided by OPM, but carried out by individual Federal agencies. Summary obligation data are not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
5 CFR 213.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Information may be obtained from the Personnel Office in Federal agencies of interest.
Headquarters Office
Diversity Office, Employment Service, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Room 2445, Washington, DC 20415. Telephone: (202) 606-1059. Contact: Armando E. Rodriguez, Director.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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