Increasing Opportunity for Individuals With Disabilities in Federal Gov.
Jul 28, 2000
Signed on: Jul 26, 2000
Published on: Jul 28, 2000
Jul 28, 2000
Signed on: Jul 26, 2000
Published on: Jul 28, 2000
Summary
Aims to hire 100,000 qualified people with disabilities into federal government jobs over five years by improving outreach and providing accommodations.
What problem does this solve?
Qualified people with disabilities were often denied jobs or did not know about open positions in the federal government. This order requires federal agencies to increase their efforts to find, hire, and support qualified individuals with disabilities.
What does this order do?
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Increasing the federal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Sets a five-year hiring goal
Establishes a goal for the Federal Government to hire 100,000 qualified individuals with disabilities over the next five years.
Requires agency action plans
Directs each federal agency to create and submit a plan to the Office of Personnel Management within 60 days to increase job opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Mandates expanded outreach and accommodations
Requires federal agencies to expand their outreach efforts and increase their use of reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities compete for jobs.
OPM to provide guidance
Tasks the Office of Personnel Management with developing guidance for federal agencies on how to implement the order's provisions.
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No change to job standards
Clarifies that the order does not require agencies to create new jobs or change the existing qualification standards for any position.
Who does this affect?
- Individuals with disabilities
- Federal government agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Makes the federal government a model employer
Promotes the federal government as a leader in providing equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities, setting an example for other employers.
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Addresses underemployment of people with disabilities
Aims to correct the problem of qualified individuals with disabilities being overlooked for jobs by setting a clear hiring goal and requiring agencies to be more proactive.
When does this start?
This order became effective on July 26, 2000, and includes a specific deadline for federal agencies.
Agency plan submission
Each federal agency must submit its plan to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities to the Office of Personnel Management within 60 days of July 26, 2000.