About DRC — DRC Overview
Reasonable Accommodations
- Works with managers and employees to explain the reasonable accommodations process
- Performs needs assessments to determine the most effective accommodations solutions
- Products and services provided by the DRC are available at no additional cost to the agency or program office
- Sign language interpreting and other communication accommodations
Departmental Selective Placement Program
- Coordinates the activities of the selective placement program throughout the Department to increase employment of individuals with disabilities
- Works within the disability community to increase awareness of hiring initiatives and to identify positions that need to be filled within the Department
- Provides information, training, and technical assistance on a variety of workplace related disability topics including the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities
Section 508 Technical Assistance
- Provides training and consultation on Section 508 requirements and best practices
- Serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical assistance to policy makers in DOT and throughout the Federal Government
Education & Outreach
- Provides technical assistance, information, referral, and resources
- Educates the DOT communities about DRC services
- Solicits customer feedback and coordinates the DRC Consumer Advisory Board
- Fosters ongoing dialogue between DRC staff and key stakeholders