2007-09-17 02:33:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
I think so I just retired from the federal government, they have to give you preference especially if you are a disabled vet, and even if your not they have to go by the federal disabilities act, they would have to tell you why you didn't get a particular job, and they even have to make reasonable accomadations for what ever job you to apply for, Since I know for a fact that most government agency are behind when it comes to hiring the disabled I think it would give you a real advantage, I know it did in my former agency. Apply for the job, you maynot get the first one but never give up if you really want to work, if you apply for a change at the same agency a couple times they will have to make accomadations for you, hay, you deserve it. I have been disabled since 89, they hired me the first time I applied in 92. Good Luck,
2007-09-17 06:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by victor 7707 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is definately true. The government wants to hire as many minorities as possible because it makes the government look diverse in statistical evaluations. However the majority of those who are disabled who work for the governement have desk jobs - such as secretaries, receptionists, etc. They do not represent a majority of people and do not play a large part in politics.
2007-09-18 10:17:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What i think about it , its not true if you are talking about Federal government hire people with a disabilities no. They did in the 80s .
2007-09-17 09:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is. My dad is disabled and my dad worked for the gov for over 30 years. He had many co-workers that were disabled too. The goverment trys to be very fair to those who are not as fortunate as others, unlike the business world.
2007-09-20 09:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find the Federal Government is the worst at playing by their own rules!
2007-09-18 13:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true ,both federal and state Govt Depts made heaps of us redundant "I will never work again" I am a disabled redundant Public Servant. "Dont trust them".
2007-09-18 04:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by starone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a general rule - yes. Good pay, excellent benefits, accessible work environment - and the feds want to employ PwDs.
2007-09-17 13:49:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋