U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

This section describes appointment authorities specifically used to hire people with disabilities as well as other authorities commonly used to hire people with disabilities.

• Federal Register Notice announcing the Hiring Authority for People with Disabilities
• Memo from the Director of OPM to Chief Human Capital Officers regarding the Hiring Authority for People with Disabilities
• Q&As on the Hiring Authority for People with Disabilities

For additional information about hiring of persons with disabilities in the Federal Government, contact the individual Federal agency directly.