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Resolutions adopted by the 57th Blinded Veterans
Association
National Convention on August 17, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas,
and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Responses Thereto
RESOLUTION: 22-02
RESOLVED, that the Blinded Veterans Association, in convention
assembled in San Antonio, Texas on this 17th day of August, 2002,
strongly request that the VA make every effort to recruit qualified
individuals with backgrounds in cling rehabilitation for the positions
of management in a blind rehabilitation center. The VA is encouraged
to give special consideration to qualified blinded veterans for
these positions, as they would serve as excellent role models.
VA RESPONSE: VA concurs with this resolution. Every
effort will be made to recruit candidates with comprehensive knowledge
and skills in blind rehabilitation. Special effort will be given
to identify qualified candidates for consideration from the blinded
veteran population. However, Federal anti-discrimination laws
generally prohibit the VA from making a job selection based on
an n applicant’s status as an individual who is blind.
Blind Rehabilitation Service is working with OPM on classification
standards for the Blind Rehabilitation series to include positions
in blind rehab management/Chief positions. OPM classifications
standards will be available in approximately one year.
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