ACL was created around the fundamental principle that all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and fully participate in their communities. By advocating across the federal government for older adults, people with disabilities, and families and caregivers; funding services and supports provided by primarily by networks of community-based organizations; and investing in training, education, research and innovation, ACL helps make this principle a reality for millions of Americans.

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The federal government has a variety of Special Hiring Authorities to make it easier for veterans to access federal employment.  For detailed information on Special Hiring Authorities, please visit fedshirevets.gov 

https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/special-hiring-authorities/ 


-	Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)
-	Disabled Veterans Enrolled in a VA Training Program
-	Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
-	30% or More Disabled Veteran

Examples of other Special Hiring Authorities:

	The following Special Hiring Authorities are other Authorities available to be used by veterans but are not complete. 

-	Schedule A Appointing Authority for People with Certain Disabilities 
        https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/ 

-	Pathways


Government

Humanitarian

Rehabilitation

Administration for Community Living

Lance Robertson

Beverley Laubert

Terrill Curtis

Rachel Upton

Miles Rather

Mary Kate Brown

Madeline Loss

Kristen Robinson

Kaitlin Roach (Delaney)

Jill Jacobs

Fay Gordon

Andrea Callow

Adam Mosey

Caroline Ryan

Greg Link

Laura McDowell

Program Analysis and Coordination

Public Affairs and Social Science Team

Administration and Support

Teams at Administration for Community Living

Program Analysis and Coordination

Public Affairs and Social Science Team

Administration and Support