27.005: Federal Employment for Individuals With Disabilities
Alternate Name: Selective Placement Program
Overview
Program Number
27.005
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
Sept. 11, 2017
Date Posted
March 28, 2008
Objective
To encourage Federal agencies to provide assistance to persons with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in obtaining and retaining Federal employment, with or without reasonable accommodations including readers, interpreters, and other personal assistants.
Applicant Eligibility
Persons who qualify under the definition of being disabled under title 29, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The coverage applies to applicants and Federal employees with disabilities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Persons with physical, cognitive, or mental disabilities.
Related Programs
Grant Awards
Federal Employment for Individuals With Disabilities direct grants
Grant Opportunities