[Blind-rollers] Military service

Wed Apr 15 22:09:37 UTC 2009

A man named Robert with his Seeing Eye dog, Snickers, is in the Coast Gard.
I think he works in communications. A gal in Pennsylvania is in a Wheelchair
and works at the Police Station taking calls.  There are several blind with
other disabilities working at Social Security.  In fact they are hiring now.

SSA Hiring Initiative: Free Teleconference Tuesday, April 21, 2009
1:00-2:30pm EST

Ticket to Work Colleagues and Partners,

The Social Security Administration recently received funding to hire a
significant number of employees throughout the country. This hiring
initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities who
may want to get a job with SSA. These jobs will be at various skill levels
including a number of entry-level positions.

SSA will be holding a national teleconference on this issue specifically for
Employment Networks, State Vocational Rehabilitation Staff and others who
help people with disabilities go to work on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from
1:00 to 2:30 PM EST. This session will build upon an earlier Webinar and
provide more details regarding the initiative. A guest speaker from the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will also discuss the Schedule A
Hiring Authority. Please visit www.cessi.net/ttw to register for the
teleconference.

What kinds of jobs is SSA offering?
SSA is recruiting employees to work in field offices and teleservice centers
where they will assist the public by phone and in person with a wide variety
of program related activities such as filing claims, applying for new or
replacement Social Security cards and other types of inquiries. SSA also is
recruiting employees to work in Program Service Centers where they will
process claims and to work in hearings offices in legal and paralegal
positions.

Where are these jobs located?
All across the United States; for example, some are in the 1,300 local SSA
field offices or SSA hearings offices, some in the 37 teleservice centers
nationwide, some in SSA's 6 program service centers and some at SSA
headquarters in the Baltimore area.

How will SSA recruit?
SSA will use a variety of avenues to recruit and hire people with
disabilities. In particular, the Agency is reaching out to Ticket to Work
Ticket Holders who are trying to return to work, veterans with disabilities
through programs such as the Wounded Warrior transitional program, and
students with disabilities. Many individuals with disabilities will qualify
for consideration under a special placement authority called "Schedule A."

How can I tell if an individual is eligible for Schedule A?
A person is Schedule A eligible if s/he has documentation establishing both
a disability and "job readiness."

Who can provide this documentation?
o Proof of a disability can be provided by a licensed medical professional
or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia
or a US territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
A recent benefit status letter is acceptable from a Social Security
Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income disability beneficiary.
o Proof of job readiness can be provided by a licensed vocational
rehabilitation specialist working with a State Vocational Rehabilitation
agency or an Employment Network under the Ticket to Work program.

What is the next step?
o To register for the April 21 teleconference, please visit
www.cessi.net/ttw and select the "SSA Hiring" icon.
o For more information and resources about this hiring opportunity, please
visit www.cessi.net/ttw/SSAHires/index.html
o Please send resumes and documentation for Schedule A eligibility to
Selective.Placement.Applications at ssa.gov

Becky back; I hear you though, the only way we could get in the military is
as civilian workers.  Hey they missed two strong determined gals in us,
hugs.

Becky and my full partner Jake 

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-----Original Message-----
From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Aberdeen
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 11:50 AM
To: Blind-Rollers
Subject: [Blind-rollers] Military service

Hello all,

This may be a useless topic; I have heard that disabled people are not
allowed to serve in the military, but I thought it might start discussion.

I change my mind like the wind, but today I was thinking it would be nice to
join the Navy or some other Military service. I need something to do, and
there are many benefits I can think of.

1. there are certainly plenty of men.

2.I can get job training and it wouldn't matter if I had experience or not.

medical benefits.

Those are just a few.

...but of course, I can't see and I can't walk....oh and I have hearing loss
in one ear...so I guess I'm no good in the Military's eyes.

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PO Box 1184
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401-644-5607 (cell)
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SKYPE: J.Aberdeen
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