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News Release
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Tel: 202-606-2402
OPM Issues Final Regulation on the Appointment of Persons with Disabilities
“These provisions represent a significant step toward removing possible barriers to the employment of people with disabilities,” said OPM Director Linda M. Springer. “This is especially important as we prepare for the pending retirement wave from the federal government.”
The regulatory changes are in support of the President’s “New Freedom Initiative,” and encourage federal agencies to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
In addition, the regulation expands the types of entities from which an agency can accept proof of disability and certification of an applicant’s job readiness, it consolidates three separate appointing authorities pertaining to persons with disabilities and it clarifies employment options.
For further information on the regulation, federal employees should contact their OPM Human Capital Officer or visit http://www.opm.gov/disability.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the leader in workforce management for the federal government. Our agency builds, strengthens, and serves a federal workforce of 2.2 million employees with programs like hiring assistance, healthcare and insurance, retirement benefits, and much more. We provide agencies with policies, guidance, and best practices for supporting federal workers, so they can best serve the American people.