fellowships Track and report participation sponsored by VA. rates. 3. Make any FY 2014 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Create a team to brain storm An increase in the number needed changes ideas for addressing any of employees with indicated by the barriers identified. disabilities and targeted data. Chose a plan of action and disabilities who participate implement. in internships and fellowships. Objective 2.7: Promote the provision of reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Strategic Activity Timeframe Driver/Contact Info Planned Activities Performance Outcomes 1. A contract was FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA ODI and Administration VA will have an automated signed in representatives meet system for tracking disability September, 2010. weekly with the accommodation requests. ODI is meeting contractor. weekly with the The system will allow contractor to employees and applicants customize the to enter requests. system to meet VA ODI and the requirements. Administrations will monitor requests and prod offices that are slow in responding in a timely manner. 2. A user manual FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA The user manual will Managers and Local will be created by provide instruction in the Reasonable Accommodation the contractor and use of the system and Coordinators will have written modified (if incorporate VA guidance for using the necessary) by VA. procedures. automated system. The manual will be in plain English and user friendly. 3. Training will be FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA VACO will provide Local Reasonable “train conducted on the the trainer” sessions. Accommodation Coordinators use of the system.
fellowships sponsored by VA. Track and report participation rates. 3. Make any needed changes indicated by the data. FY 2014 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Create a team to brain storm ideas for addressing any barriers identified. Chose a plan of action and implement. An increase in the number of employees with disabilities and targeted disabilities who participate in internships and fellowships. Objective 2.7: Promote the provision of reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Strategic Activity Timeframe Driver/Contact Info Planned Activities Performance Outcomes 1. A contract was signed in September, 2010. ODI is meeting weekly with the contractor to customize the system to meet VA requirements. FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA ODI and Administration representatives meet weekly with the contractor. The system will allow employees and applicants to enter requests. ODI and the Administrations will monitor requests and prod offices that are slow in responding in a timely manner. VA will have an automated system for tracking disability accommodation requests. 2. A user manual will be created by the contractor and modified (if necessary) by VA. FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA The user manual will provide instruction in the use of the system and incorporate VA procedures. The manual will be in plain English and user friendly. Managers and Local Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators will have written guidance for using the automated system. 3. Training will be conducted on the use of the system. FY 2011 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA VACO will provide “train the trainer” sessions. Local Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators
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