Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Feature Article: Hidden Talent

By Alyssa Rosenberg arosenberg@govexec.com
Government Executive October 1, 2008

Removing obstacles for workers with disabilities is about more than ramps and readers - it's about tapping the skills agencies need.

The National Security Agency headquarters in Fort Meade, Md., is one of the most buttoned-down facilities in the nation. When I arrived at the first checkpoint one morning in late July to conduct interviews, the guards summoned a Hummer in case I tried to make a run for it while they searched for my name on a clearance checklist. But for people with disabilities seeking jobs, the complex might be one of the most accessible places in government.

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