Various Federal statutes, regulations, and impressive advances in accessible technology have opened the door to increasing opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their communities and to the Nation.
Affirmative employment obligations stemming from the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, call on the Federal Government to focus on the outreach, recruitment, retention, and advancement of people with disabilities at all grade levels. The Federal Government also has a specific focus on hiring people with "targeted disabilities."