[Nfbc-info] {Disarmed} FYI FW: 10 Things You Want to Know about Federal Government Employment

Fri Jan 16 15:59:21 UTC 2015

I thought some might find this interesting. 

Best,

Michael Hingson

From: Disability.gov [mailto:disability.gov at service.govdelivery.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 7:55 AM
To: info at michaelhingson.com
Subject: 10 Things You Want to Know about Federal Government Employment

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Disability Connection Newsletter

January 2015

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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&100&&&https://www.disability.gov/disability-connection-new
sletter-january-2015/> 10 Things You Want to Know about Federal Government
Employment

1. The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for People with
Disabilities. Two new reports now make it easier for people with
disabilities to assess various agencies in the federal government as
possible employers. Last month, the Partnership for Public Service
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&101&&&http://www.ourpublicservice.org/> released its
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&102&&&http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/index.php> 2014
Best Places to Work in the Federal Government report, which ranks federal
agencies across 10 workplace categories, such as support for diversity
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&103&&&http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/demographi
cs/large/diversity> , and demographics, including age, gender, race and
ethnicity. Rankings and scores were based on the U.S. Office of Personnel
Management's (OPM) annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey and other agency
data. Among some of the highest ranked agencies are the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&104&&&http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/NN0
0> , Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&105&&&http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/FD0
0>  and the Surface Transportation Board
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&106&&&http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/TX0
0> .

OPM also released a revised report
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&107&&&http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/diversity-a
nd-inclusion/reports/disability-report-fy2013.pdf>  detailing agency
improvements in recruiting, hiring and retaining people with disabilities in
the federal workforce. Due in part to Executive Order 13548
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&108&&&http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/executive
-order-increasing-federal-employment-individuals-with-disabilities> , the
federal government has set a goal to become a model employer of individuals
with disabilities. The report shows that in Fiscal Year 2013, more people
with disabilities were hired by the federal government than at any other
point in the past 33 years. Additionally, more people with targeted
disabilities were hired than at any time in the past 18 years.

2. Getting Your Foot in the Door at a Federal Agency. Several internship
programs can help people with disabilities get their "foot in the door" in
federal employment. One example is the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&109&&&http://wrp.jobs/how-to-apply/> , a recruitment and
referral program
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&110&&&http://www.dol.gov/odep/wrp/>  that connects federal
and private sector employers to motivated college students and recent
graduates with disabilities. Candidates who apply to WRP are pre-screened
through interviews by federal recruiters. Qualified candidates are then
added to the WRP database, which includes information about each applicant's
skills and notes from recruiter interviews. Federal and private sector
employers can also search the database for capabilities tailored to specific
job requirements. The program works, too. Check out these two success
stories featuring employees with disabilities who were hired after
completing their internships, one at the Pentagon
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&111&&&http://youtu.be/w-CX6_Y4jGY?list=PLAD16B1074529C7A3>
and the other at the FDIC
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&112&&&http://youtu.be/dayuKkoBkFU?list=PLAD16B1074529C7A3>
.

Another valuable program is Project SEARCH
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3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&113&&&http://www.projectsearch.us/OurPROGRAM/HighSchoolTra
nsition.aspx> , which helps students with significant intellectual and
developmental disabilities secure competitive employment, including in
federal agencies. Project SEARCH is a one-year school-to-work internship
program that takes place entirely in the workplace setting and includes a
combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, hands-on work
experiences and on-the-job training. To get started, use the interactive map
to find a program
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&114&&&http://www.projectsearch.us/GetINVOLVED/FindaProgram
.aspx>  in your area.

3. Where Do I Apply? All federal government jobs are posted on USAJOBS.gov
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&115&&&https://www.usajobs.gov/> . There are four basic
steps
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&116&&&https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_do_I_apply_fo
r_Federal_jobs%3F>  to using the site:

*	Create an account, which includes your profile
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&117&&&https://help.usajobs.gov/images/1/10/Profile_Tutoria
l.pdf>  and resume
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&118&&&https://help.usajobs.gov/images/7/76/Resume_Tutorial
.pdf> .

*	Search for jobs
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&119&&&https://help.usajobs.gov/images/0/07/Advanced%20Sear
ch%20Tutorial.pdf>  and carefully review the "Qualifications and Evaluation"
section to make sure you meet the criteria.

*	Apply for jobs by following the instructions in the "How to Apply"
section of each listing. Keep in mind that job openings on USAJOBS.gov
expire at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on the published closing date, meaning
that the agency will no longer accept applications.

*	Check the status of your application or contact agencies for
specific follow-up questions.

USAJOBS.gov offers a number of tutorials
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&120&&&https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tutorials>  and
tips
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&121&&&https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips>  on writing
your federal resume
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&122&&&https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk> ,
applying for federal jobs
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&123&&&http://youtu.be/gqRwI-6zCow>  if you are someone
with a disability and communicating your worth
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&124&&&https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/10_Tips_for_Letti
ng_a_Federal_Employer_Know_Your_Worth> . You may also want to read these six
tips
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&125&&&http://www.aarp.org/work/job-hunting/info-2014/feder
al-government-job-hunt.html>  about finding a job with the federal
government and how to avoid government job scams
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&126&&&http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0083-government
-job-scams> . You should never pay to find information on government
employment - it's free.

4. Resumes and Cover Letters. Like any other opportunity, your federal
resume
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&127&&&http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-gu
ide.pdf>  and cover letter
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&128&&&http://www.jobs.irs.gov/downloads/CoverLetterTips.pd
f>  should showcase your skills and employment experience, as well as prove
to the hiring manager that you are the best candidate for the job. For some
helpful advice, read the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&129&&&http://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2009/summer/art03.p
df> ' guide on applications, cover letters and resumes. Since resumes for
government jobs are structured differently, browse the Resume Builder
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&130&&&https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Resume_Builder>
on USAJOBS.gov, which explains what information you should include in each
section. Look closely at the job description and use its keywords and
phrases in your resume, as long as they are consistent with your past
experience. Review these federal resume writing tips
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&131&&&http://gogovernment.org/how_to_apply/write_your_fede
ral_resume/writing_tips.php>  for more information on how to stand out. It's
normal for jobseekers to feel like their resumes are in a "black hole," but
Job-Hunt.org suggests avoiding small mistakes
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&132&&&http://www.job-hunt.org/federal-government-job-searc
h/escape-USAJOBS-resume-black-hole.shtml>  that may impede your success.

5. Federal General Schedule and Pay Grades. The federal government has
different classifications and pay systems that determine an employee's
position and compensation in federal jobs. Having an understanding of them
will help you decide before you apply whether you are qualified for a
particular position. The General Schedule
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&133&&&http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/p
ay-systems/general-schedule/>  or "GS" classification and pay system covers
most professional, technical, administrative and clerical positions for
civilian federal employees. The GS system has 15 grades, starting from GS-1
(the lowest) to GS-15 (the highest), each with 10 salary steps
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&134&&&http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/s
alaries-wages/2015/general-schedule/> . Federal agencies classify the grade
of each job based on its level of difficulty, responsibility and required
qualifications. Individuals with a high school diploma and no additional
experience typically qualify for GS-2 positions; those with a Bachelor's
degree qualify for GS-5 positions; and those with a Master's degree qualify
for GS-9 positions. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&135&&&http://www.dol.gov/oasam/doljobs/college-guide-quali
fy.htm> , jobs at a GS-7 level or higher typically require an advanced
degree that is directly related to the work of the job opening. Military.com
offers an easy-to-understand chart
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&136&&&http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/search/governme
nt-jobs/government-jobs-gs-codes-explained.html>  that breaks down the GS
levels by education, while the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA)
website simplifies information on the GS and Federal Wage System
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&137&&&https://mycareeratva.va.gov/library/64> .

6. Schedule A. Job applicants with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric
disabilities or severe physical disabilities, who are interested in federal
employment, can use the Schedule A Hiring Authority
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&138&&&http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-
employment/getting-a-job/#url=Schedule-A-Hiring-Authority> , often referred
to as "Schedule A." To be considered for employment through Schedule A, you
must provide documentation of your disability in a Schedule A Letter
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&139&&&http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-
employment/getting-a-job/sampleschedaletters.pdf> , which is prepared by
your licensed medical provider, licensed vocational rehabilitation
specialist or a state or federal agency that provides disability benefits.
Keep in mind that Schedule A does not guarantee that you will be hired for
the job; you must meet the qualifications and be able to do the work. A
guide from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&140&&&http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/initiatives/lead/abc_applic
ants_with_disabilities.cfm> The ABCs of Schedule A, provides tips for
applicants with disabilities on getting federal jobs. Young adults with
disabilities who are seeking employment in the federal government should
take note of this factsheet on Schedule A hiring for youth
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&141&&&http://www.dol.gov/odep/pdf/20130424ScheduleA.pdf> .
Finally, watch the bite-sized training
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&142&&&http://golearn.gov/hiringreform/applicant/index.htm>
on applying for federal jobs using Schedule A to make sure you are familiar
with the whole process.

7. Hiring America's Heroes. A key piece of the federal government hiring
strategy is recruiting and employing veterans
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&143&&&https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans> , including those
with disabilities. In 2009, President Barack Obama signed Executive Order
13518
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&144&&&http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/executive
-order-veterans-employment-initiative>  to help the men and women of the
armed forces find jobs; FedsHireVets.gov
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&145&&&http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx>  is a
direct result of that order. There you can find information on Veterans'
Preference
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&146&&&http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx>
, which moves eligible veterans to the top of the applicant pile, although
it does not guarantee a job. In addition to Schedule A, learn about special
hiring authorities for veterans
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&147&&&https://fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/index.aspx> , such
as Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA). You can also review the Federal
Employment training module
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&148&&&https://fedshirevets.gov/job/edu/training/Continuing
/menu.htm> and test your knowledge
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&149&&&https://fedshirevets.gov/job/edu/training/TSM/index.
html> . The VA, in partnership with DoD, manages a Veterans Employment
Center
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&150&&&https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs>  and
offers support for transitioning service members with disabilities
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&151&&&http://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/application_road
map.asp> . For more information on other federal hiring initiatives and
resources for disabled veterans, visit the American Job Center
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&152&&&http://jobcenter.usa.gov/resources-for-veterans> .

8. Job Accommodations. Congratulations, you got the job! Now you have to do
it. For many people with disabilities this means working with your employer
to create workplace supports and accommodations, so you can be as productive
as possible. There are many resources
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&153&&&http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-
employment/reasonable-accommodations>  that guide employees on how to ask
for accommodations and what to ask for based on particular disabilities. One
such resource is the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&154&&&http://askjan.org/indiv/index.htm> , which is a full
service employment accommodation resource center for people with
disabilities and employers. JAN offers information by disability
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&155&&&http://askjan.org/media/atoz.htm> , as well as
comprehensive resources
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&156&&&http://askjan.org/topics/atoz.htm>  on topics
affecting the entire employment life cycle. Another great resource is the
DoD's Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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3Nvbi5jb20mdXNlcmlkPWluZm9AbWljaGFlbGhpbmdzb24uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&157&&&http://www.cap.mil/AboutCAP/AboutCAP.aspx> . CAP
specializes in technology accommodations, including assistive technology,
for people with disabilities and wounded Service members
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQ3Njc0JmVtYWlsaWQ9aW5mb0BtaWNoYWVsaGluZ
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&158&&&http://cap.mil/WSM/Default.aspx>  throughout the
federal government. The fastest way to request an accommodation
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&159&&&http://www.cap.mil/Request/Request.aspx>  is online.
Visitors can browse possible technology accommodation solutions
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&160&&&http://www.cap.mil/Solutions/Index.aspx>  for
various disabilities, as well as get answers to frequently asked questions
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&161&&&http://www.cap.mil/AboutCAP/FAQs/requestAccommodatio
ns.aspx> . CAP also has an onsite demonstration and assessment facility
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TIwMTUwMTE2LjQwMzg5MTYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDExNi40MDM4OTE2M
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&162&&&http://www.cap.mil/Documents/CAPTEC.pdf>  at the
Pentagon called CAPTEC, where employees with disabilities can receive a
personalized needs assessment and compare different solutions.

9. Other resources. For those seeking employment with the federal
government, there are a multitude of resources that can help you get on your
way. DOL's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&163&&&http://www.dol.gov/odep/>  is your first stop for
information on federal government programs and other employment issues that
affect people with disabilities, including transitioning youth
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&164&&&http://www.dol.gov/odep/categories/youth/> . This
past year, a large emphasis has been placed on the employment and career
advancement of people with disabilities through accessible technology - a
key tenet of the ODEP-funded Partnership on Employment
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&165&&&http://www.peatworks.org/technology-users> &
Accessible Technology (PEAT), which is a consortium of leaders who are
working with employers and technology providers to encourage the widespread
adoption of accessible workplace technology practices. People with
disabilities who want to learn how to return to work while receiving
disability benefits should register for Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE)
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&168&&&http://www.chooseworkttw.net/about/how-it-works/inde
x.html> . Finally, read Disability.gov
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&169&&&https://www.disability.gov/resource/disability-govs-
guide-employment/> 's Guide to Employment, which covers all aspects of the
job hunt from finding a job to applying for reasonable accommodations.

10. Disability as Part of Diversity. Employers, including federal agencies,
increasingly view disability as a part of their diversity and inclusion
efforts. Fostering a culture that values individuals' different attributes
and experiences can help an employer benefit from varied perspectives. The
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&170&&&http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/diversity-a
nd-inclusion/reports/governmentwidedistrategicplan.pdf> 2011 Government-Wide
Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan outlines how the federal government
will promote diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce. Federal
employers can review the
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&171&&&http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/diversity-a
nd-inclusion/reports/diagencyspecificstrategicplanguidance.pdf> Guidance for
Agency-Specific Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plans, as well as the
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mlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&172&&&http://www.dol.gov/odep/federal-hire/> Toolkit for
Federal Agencies on Implementing Executive Order 13548, which outlines a
five-step process for hiring people with disabilities. Another helpful
resource is the Employer Assistance and Resource Network
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Hiring-ACC.pdf> 's (EARN)
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