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During Spring 2006, DOT became the first Federal agency to employ a full-time Selective Placement Program Manager with responsibilities at the national level. The program was added to the Disability Resource Center to centralize this function and to help the Department coordinate efforts...
Reasonable accommodations can be defined as any change in the work environment or in the way things are usually done that results in equal employment opportunity for an individual with a disability. At DOT, reasonable accommodations can be provided to job applicants, to employees to enable them...
Disability, Disability Services HandbookDRC’s success lies in the ability to provide reasonable accommodations to employees in a consistent and timely manner while addressing individual needs. DRC supports the OAs in achieving employment, advancement, and retention goals while assisting...
The DRC was established in 1999 as a centrally funded reasonable accommodation program for employees with disabilities in DOT. Prior to that time, reasonable accommodations were granted at the program office level, often resulting in inconsistent practices among Operating Administrations (...
The mission of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Disability Resource Center (DRC) is to assist the Department in meeting its obligations toward the employment, promotion and retention of individuals with disabilities.
This Handbook describes the services provided by the DOT Disability Resource Center. The Handbook is designed to be easily navigated on the web, with searchable terms and clickable links to sections and references.
The chapters are meant to stand each on its own, to make it easier for...
This Handbook describes the services provided by the DOT Disability Resource Center. The Handbook is designed to be easily navigated on the web, with searchable terms and clickable links to sections and references.
The chapters are meant to stand each on its own, to make it easier for...
The Department of Transportation is amending its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) rules to apply to foreign carriers. The final rule also adds new provisions concerning passengers who use medical oxygen and passengers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The rule also reorganizes and updates the entire...
Reasonable accommodations are changes or modifications to a job or work environment that make it possible for an employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of that job. Reasonable accommodations create equal access and opportunities in the workplace so that people with...
This Handbook describes the services provided by the DOT Disability Resource Center. The Handbook is designed to be easily navigated on the web, with searchable terms and clickable links to sections and references.
The chapters are meant to stand each on its own, to make it easier for...