Transcription of The 55-a Program - New York City
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Lisette Camilo Commissioner Department of Citywide Administrative ServicesVictor CaliseCommissionerMayor s Office for People with DisabilitiesaEqual Employment Opportunity for People with Disabilities The 55-aProgramBill de Blasio MayorTable of ContentsIntroduction ..4 Who is eligible for the 55-a Program ? ..4 Who decides if I am eligible? ..4If I am eligible and apply, am I guaranteed a 55-a position? ..4 How do I apply for the 55-a Program ? ..4 Can I take exams even if I am applying for the 55-a Program or if I am already enrolled in the 55-a Program ? ..5 What are some of the Mayor s Office for People with Disabilities' employment initiatives? ..5 Organizations to Contact for More Information ..655-a Program2 Introduction The city of New york encour-ages employment of persons with disabilities. Most posi-tions in city government re-quire taking a written competi-tive civil service exam. Section 55-a of the New york Civil Service Law allows qualified persons with disabilities to be appointed to such competitive civil service positions with-out having to take the exam.
Can I take exams even if I am applying for the 55-a Program or if I am already enrolled in the 55-a Pro-gram? Yes. While the 55-a Program provides the opportunity
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