QUESTION: I'm a person with a disability and I would like to work for the federal government. How do I get a job with the government?

ANSWER: The federal government has taken a number of actions over the last few years to ensure that federal employment opportunities are available to individuals with disabilities on a non-discriminatory basis. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has a helpful web site, Federal Employment of People with Disabilities. The site describes the federal employment process and provides a variety of resources for job seekers with disabilities.

Regarding specific positions with the federal government, check OPM's USAJobs web site, or call the OPM Jobline at 1-478-757-3000, 1-478-744-2299 (TTY).

FAQ's

What is the Department of Labor's 
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)?

Are there any specific financial assistance programs or 
scholarships available for individuals with disabilities who want to go to college?

How many people with disabilities are there?

How many people with disabilities are working?

How many people with disabilities are in the United States?

How does the federal government define "disability"?

What is National Disability Employment Awareness Month?

Does the Office of Disability Employment Policy have "disability awareness" materials that can be used for NDEAM events, or for other trainings and workshops for employers and other organizations?

Where can I find more information on specific disabilities or medical conditions?

Can DOL's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) help people with disabilities find jobs?

I'm a person with a disability and I would like to work for the federal government. How do I get a job with the government?

I am a person with a disability. Where can I get information and financial assistance to start my own business?

I have recently become disabled and cannot do the work I had been doing in the past. Where can I get financial assistance for training or retraining?

What can I do if I think my employer or supervisor is discriminating against me because of my disability?

Is there anything that my employer must provide to help me do my job and accommodate my disability?

What can I do if I am having difficulty with disability payments from my insurance company?