Disability Emphasis Program (DEPM)

As Disability Employment Program Manager, my duties are to encourage employment of qualified persons with disabilities and to promote understanding and appreciation of individuals with disabilities in a work environment. I am also here to provide valuable information to current federal employees who have concerns about these issues, including reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations enhances the opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities who may not otherwise be considered for reasons unrelated to actual job requirements to be or remain employed. The purpose of providing reasonable accommodations is to enable employers to hire or retain qualified job candidates regardless of their disability by eliminating barriers in the work place.

For more information about reasonable accommodations and other topics concerning Federal Employment of People with Disabilities, go to http://www.opm.gov/disability.

(October - National Disability Awareness Month)

Please feel free to email me or call me at (615) 277-2574, if you would like more information.

Brigette M. Winters (DEPM)
Human Resources Manager, NRCS, Nashville, TN