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Disability Emphasis Program
Program Manager: John Blaine
Phone: 406-829-3395 Ext. 114
E-mail: John.Blaine
The Disability Emphasis Program, formerly the Selective Placement Program for
the Handicapped. Disability Emphasis Programs are organized action plans and
procedures which promote the hiring, placement and advancement of employees with
disabilities.
General Manual information:
Program Objectives
The objective of the Disability
Emphasis Program is to insure that qualified persons with disabilities
receive equal treatment in all aspects of employment.
Definitions
The definition of a person with a disability according to the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, is an individual who:
- Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more
of such person’s major life activities. A physical or mental impairment
means:
- Any physiological disorder, or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or
anatomical loss affecting one or more systems or
- Any mental or psychological disorder
- Has a record of having a mental or physical impairment
- Is regarded as having such an impairment; this includes individuals who
are perceived to have disabilities.
The NRCS Montana Disability Special Emphasis Program manager is an advisor for the state Civil Rights
Committee and the responsibilities include:
- Recommending specific actions to eliminate barriers to the achievement of
workforce diversity
- Recommending specific actions to enhance program outreach to female and
minority eligible participants
- Serving as a resource person to managers, civil rights committee and others
in recruitment of persons with disabilities
- Providing employment information on NRCS to persons with disabilities
- Coordinating actions to ensure NRCS workplace is free of barriers and
problem areas
- Monitoring and evaluating progress to increase the number of employees with
disabilities in NRCS
- Keeping the State Conservationist informed of progress, program activities
and problem areas.
Additional Information
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