About the FDWC

a man in a wheelchair raises his hands triumphantlyFDWC's Mission:


The FDWC’s mission is to improve the current landscape of employment for people with targeted disabilities within the Federal workforce.  The Consortium seeks to expand the current pool of talent within the Federal workforce through improving recruiting, hiring, retention, and advancement of employees with disabilities, especially those with targeted or more severe disabilities. 

 

Who are the members of FDWC?

close up on a blind person's hands reading Braille and a folded up caneIn order to make a broader impact across our various agencies and organizations, the FDWC includes many stakeholders supporting disability employment within the Federal Government. These stakeholders include senior leaders, disability program managers, selective placement coordinators, HR recruitment specialists, and federal employees with disabilities.  The FDWC membership includes over 300 individuals representing 70 Federal Departments and Military Organizations. Read more about our membership.


How can you get involved with FDWC?


a person fingerspells the letter FThe FDWC is seeking to build and strengthen partnerships across Federal Agencies in order to create opportunities for cross-training, peer mentoring, and networking.  All interested Federal employees are welcome to participate in FDWC activities.

 

To become a member of FDWC, please email jennifer@fdwc.info with your full name, title, and your Federal Agency and/or Department. You will be placed on a list serve to receive email notifications of upcoming meetings and other important events. You will also be sent an invitation to set up a FDWC account, which will give you access to the Document sharing and collaboration feature of this site. (Not all FDWC members are FDWC account holders.)

Read More About the FDWC's History and Background