Individuals with Disabilities

Welcome Job Seekers with Disabilities

The Federal Government is committed to expanding access to employment by hiring people with disabilities; providing technical assistance and information on accommodations for people with disabilities; and identifying and removing barriers to work.

"Across this country, millions of people with disabilities are working or want to work, and they should have access to the support and services they need to succeed. That's why I've asked the responsible agencies to develop new plans and policies to help increase employment across America for people with disabilities."

- President Barack Obama

Job Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

Federal Employment of People with Disabilities (OPM) – Information to better understand how people with disabilities are hired and retained
Job Seekers with Disabilities (OPM) – Guidance for seeking Federal employment, including competitive and non-competitive processes
Schedule A Training for People with Disabilities (OPM) – Applying for Jobs Using Schedule A Hiring Authority.
Agency Selective Placement Program Coordinators (SPPC) (OPM) – A list of Federal agency contacts who help recruit, hire and accommodate people with disabilities
Other resources related to employment (OPM) - A variety of resources related to the employment of people with disabilities
Computer / Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) (DOD) - Provides free assistive technology and services to federal employees

Persons with disabilities may apply for jobs filled either competitively (where qualified individuals compete with one another through a structured process), noncompetitively (where a qualified individual may be selected based on a special appointing authority), or through an excepted appointing authority for people with disabilities (i.e. schedule A). People who are selected for a Federal job must meet the qualification requirements for the job and be able to perform the essential duties of the jobs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Competitively: Jobs that are filled competitively are advertised through this site. Search for jobs that interest you and for which you qualify and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Non-Competitively: There are a number of special appointing authorities that agencies may utilize to fill jobs, including a special appointing authority to hire 30 percent or more disabled veterans. For more information on this and other veterans hiring authorities, visit www.fedshirevets.gov.
Through Schedule A: People with Mental Retardation, Severe Physical Disabilities, or Psychiatric Disabilities who have documentation from a licensed medical professional or other entity may apply for noncompetitive appointment through the Schedule A (5 CFR 213.3102(u)) hiring authority. Applicants with documentation may apply directly to agencies' Selective Placement Program Coordinators (SPPC) or equivalent to receive placement assistance. Simply send a resume plus the proof of your disability and job certification documentation to the agency's SPPC or equivalent. A Sample Certification Letter can be downloaded for your provider's use.

NOTE: Indicate "5 CFR 213.3102(u)" on your resume or state you are a person with a disability eligible for a Schedule A appointment when applying for Federal positions on USAJOBS or through an agency's SPPC. A Sample Cover Letter is provided for your use.