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<DIV id=wmQuoteWrapper>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: FW: U.S. Department of Commerce - Disability Program Manager<BR>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="http://Brian.Sigman@ct.gov">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov</a>><BR>Date: Thu, July 28, 2011 4:14 pm<BR>To: "BESB-DL Voc Rehab" <<a href="mailto:BESB-DLVocRehab@po.state.ct.us">BESB-DLVocRehab@po.state.ct.us</a>>,<BR>"'<a href="mailto:llee@nfbct.org">llee@nfbct.org</a>'" <<a href="mailto:llee@nfbct.org">llee@nfbct.org</a>><BR><BR><o:SmartTagType name="PlaceType" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="PlaceName" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="PostalCode" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="Street" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="address" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="country-region" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType><o:SmartTagType name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:SmartTagType>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> Aase, Linda [<a href="mailto:LAase@doc.gov">mailto:LAase@doc.gov</a>] <BR></SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> Thursday, July 28, 2011 3:43 PM<BR></SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> Department of Commerce - Disability Program Manager <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div></DIV>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>Dear</SPAN></FONT></B></st1:PlaceName><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType></SPAN></FONT></B></st1:place><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN> Vocational Rehabilitation Contacts:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>I would like to introduce myself and share my contact information with you. I am the <st1:country-region w:st="on">U.S.</st1:country-region> Department of Commerce, Telework/Disability Program Manager, located in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State></st1:place>. I work closely with the Selective Placement Coordinators at the 12 Bureaus. I serve as the champion at the agency, educating employees and hiring managers about hiring Americans with Disabilities. I can be reached at <A href="mailto:laase@doc.gov" target=_blank>laase@doc.gov</A> or 202-482-0612. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">I am working to market Schedule A applicants’ resumes to hiring managers with vacancies to fill at the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">U.S.</st1:place></st1:country-region> Department of Commerce and would like partner with you in my efforts to employ individuals with disabilities in the Federal Government. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Applicants can forward resumes directly to me to be collected in our database and shared with hiring managers when there are vacant positions. Applicants are encouraged to apply online for vacant positions at <A title=blocked::http://www.usajobs.gov/ href="http://www.usajobs.gov/" target=_blank>www.USAjobs.gov</A> and indicate that they are interested in being considered via the Schedule A hiring authority. The point of contact for jobs posted via USAjobs is listed on all vacancy announcements and that individual is available to give a status update on applications. For Veterans seeking assistance, please contact, Sean Lenahan at <A href="mailto:slenahan@doc.gov" target=_blank>slenahan@doc.gov</A> or 202-482-0767.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, Public Law No. 93-579, prohibits me from sharing personal information without consent to other agencies. Therefore, I suggest when applicants are interested in sharing their information (see list below) with the Bureaus in the Department, they forward their information directly to the bureau contacts: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>Charles Clark, Special Emphasis Manager<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>Department of Census, <A href="mailto:charles.clark@census.gov" target=_blank>charles.clark@census.gov</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>Jennifer Croft, Selective Placement Coordinator<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>NOAA, <A href="mailto:jennifer.croft@noaa.gov" target=_blank>jennifer.croft@noaa.gov</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>Bridgett Douglas, Selective Placement Coordinator<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>USPTO, <A href="mailto:bridgette.douglas@uspto.gov" target=_blank>bridgette.douglas@uspto.gov</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>Kristen Gilbert, Selective Placement Coordinator<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN>NIST, <A href="mailto:kristen.gilbert@nist.gov" target=_blank>kristen.gilbert@nist.gov</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div style="font-size:12pt;TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Symbol><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<FONT size=1 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Cover letter (advising of the type of position and desired location)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" lang=EN><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Once eligibility for Schedule A appointment and minimum qualifications are determined, resumes and transcripts will be shared with hiring managers seeking applicants with experience and qualifications matching the skills of the applicants.<BR><BR>I also recommend applicants review the information the following websites:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><A href="https://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp" target=_blank>https://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><A href="https://www.disability.gov/" target=_blank>https://www.disability.gov/</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><A href="http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/individualswithdisabilities.asp#icc" target=_blank>http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/individualswithdisabilities.asp#icc</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><A href="http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/abcs_of_schedule_a.cfm" target=_blank>http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/abcs_of_schedule_a.cfm</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Please contact me with any questions and I look forward to working with you.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Linda<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Linda R. Aase<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Telework/Disability Program Manager<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><I><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">“It’s about what people can do that matters”.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></I></B></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">US Department of Commerce<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">1401 Constitution Avenue, NW</SPAN></FONT></B></st1:address></st1:Street><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Washington</SPAN></FONT></B></st1:City><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">, <st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">20230</st1:PostalCode></SPAN></FONT></B></st1:place><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">202-482-0612 (Phone)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="font-size:12pt;"><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">202-482-3160 (FAX)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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<div><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">"If You Want To Build A Ship, Don't Drum Up People To Collect Wood And Don't Assign Them Tasks And Work, But Rather, Teach Them To Long For The Endless Immensity Of The Sea.” </SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><BR>Antoine de Saint-Exupery</SPAN></FONT></B><B><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></div>
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