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the general public (including those with dis- abilities) can access the system and use the basic, or core, One-Stop services.
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Consult with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), a component of the Department of Education that provides federal funds in support of the Projects With Indus- try (PWI) program, the Centers for Indepen- dent Living (CIL) program and the Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW) program. Individuals receiving services from these pro- grams are not always clients of state Vocation- al Rehabilitation Services programs. Often, through the provision of independent living services, individuals with severe disabilities can reach a level of employment. Agencies should explore opportunities for outreach and collaboration with RSA-supported orga- nizations, including rehabilitation programs for Native Americans, to develop additional recruiting resources to improve employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. For this collaboration to be successful, agencies should ensure that RSA state agencies under- stand the types of jobs for which it is recruit- ing and that they receive timely information on job openings.
Social Networking
Platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can help to recruit individuals with disabilities and raise awareness of the agency as an employer. Some social platforms even have tools to help you perform work-related procedures to find the right candidate for your position.
Electronic Mailing Lists
Develop an electronic mailing list of dis- ability advocacy groups in the local geo- graphic area. Remember to send regular email notices to these organizations with all job openings. Include a description of the Sched- ule A authority for people with disabilities and basic instructions on applying for a federal job using Schedule A. The notice provides an ex- cellent opportunity to reinforce the agencys commitment to become a model employer for people with disabilities. The human resourc- es offices in field facilities should establish similar links with local disability advocacy groups. Rely on the support of your Selective Placement Coordinator, Disability Program Manager and other HR and EEO staff to help with developing the list.
Collaborative Relationships
Seek collaborative recruiting relationships with community and governmental groups to improve outreach and access to employment opportunities for minority individuals with disabilities.
Colleges and Universities
Many colleges and universities have career centers and/or disability resource centers that work with students with disabilities. Agencies can work with the centers to find qualified students with disabilities interested in federal employment who can contribute to the agen- cys work.
Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management
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