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Aug. 8, 2019
Autism at Work brings civilian opportunities to individuals on the spectrum

The Autism at Work program, a collaboration between AFMC and Wright State University, Ohio offers students and recent graduates with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum the opportunity to participate in paid, one-year internships across the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base footprint.
Oct. 3, 2018
Air Force to finalize review process for non-deployable Airmen

The Air Force is finalizing details on how it will implement Department of Defense Instruction 1332.45, Retention Determination for Non-Deployable Service Members.
June 7, 2018
Retired Airman meets biological sister at DoD Warrior Games

She’s competing in track and field and indoor rowing, but retired Senior Airman Karah Behrend couldn’t concentrate on training yesterday for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy.For the first time, Behrend was going to meet her 19-year-old biological sister,
May 1, 2018
Research network works to combat number one disability claim among veterans

Military service often requires duty in noisy environments that can cause hearing loss and it doesn’t just happen during combat operations at deployed locations far from home station.
Feb. 12, 2018
Workforce Recruitment Program helps young people with disabilities find jobs

The Air Force is increasing its participation in an annual work program that gives on-the-job experience to college students and recent graduates with disabilities.
Dec. 20, 2017
AF accepting nominations for employees, Airmen with disabilities DoD award

Air Force civilian employees and Airmen with disabilities have until Spring 2018 to submit nomination packages for the 2018 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee or Service Member with a Disability Award.
Jan. 17, 2017
Disability Evaluation System rolls out new email notification process

A new email notification system rolls out this month for the Air Force’s Disability Evaluation System that will enhance customer service and increase overall transparency in the Physical Evaluation Board process.
July 24, 2015
The Americans with Disabilities Act: Incorporating talent, providing opportunities

July 26 marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in the provision of public services, transportation, employment, telecommunications and governmental activities. ADA has had a significant role in helping
July 24, 2015
AF 2015 DOD disability award winners announced

Tech. Sgt. Brian Williams, assigned to the Air Mobility Command, and Stacy Gatling, assigned to the Air Force Materiel Command, have been selected as the Air Force winners of the 2015 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee\Service Member with a Disability Award.
Nov. 20, 2014
AF presented with 2014 Defense Disability Award

The Department of the Air Force recently received the Secretary of Defense trophy for the best disability program among large military components for the third consecutive year.

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