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675 Special Emphasis Programs

675.1 Nature of Programs

The Postal Service has established special emphasis programs within the framework of existing laws, policies, and regulations. These programs focus attention on the special needs, obstacles, and concerns of specified groups.

675.2 Objectives

The primary objectives of the special emphasis programs are to ensure the following:

  1. All employees are fully utilized in the Postal Service workforce.
  2. All employees have an equal opportunity to compete in every aspect of employment including, but not limited to, the following:
    1. Recruitment.
    2. Hiring.
    3. Retention.
    4. Training.
    5. Career development.
    6. Promotions.

These programs do not seek preferential treatment; instead, they ensure equality of opportunity through the following:

  1. Positive actions taken to eliminate barriers and
  2. A continued commitment to achieving the goals and objectives set by Postal Service policy.

675.3 Additional Information

For information on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, reasonable accommodation, disability definitions, and employment and placement issues, review these resources:

  • Handbook EL-307, Reasonable Accommodation, An Interactive Process.
  • The Postal Service Reasonable Accommodation Assistance Center (PRAAC) on the Postal Service Intranet website.



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