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Expo

Register Today! DHS is hosting a two-day, in-person DHS Career Expo - Law Enforcement, June 5 and 6, 2025, at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA.

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DHS Technology Accessibility Issue Reporting Form

This form is used to assist you with reporting a technology accessibility issue or initiating a complaint under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. You should use this form if you are an individual with a disability, and because of that disability, you are having difficulty accessing ICT provided by the Department.

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: 2021 Annual Report

July 14, 2021, the Office of the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman hosted a webinar highlighting its 2021 Annual Report to Congress.

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Complaints, Compliance Reviews, and Designated Staff

This presentation provides information on what is needed to complete the DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool, which may assist recipients in meeting their administrative requirements.

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Reasonable Accommodations at DHS

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants. DHS provides reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless DHS can demonstrate that a particular accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of its programs.

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Our Commitment to Implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Across DHS

DHS is committed to providing full inclusion and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.  Whether a person with a disability is traveling through an airport, crossing into our country at a border, becoming a naturalized citizen, or rebuilding their life following a disaster,  DHS has an obligation to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunity under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Additional Resources for Veterans

The following is a list of additional resources to help veterans and returning service members.

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Individuals with Disabilities

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to hiring a highly talented and dedicated workforce. Individuals with disabilities have much to contribute to our workplace and to accomplishing the various homeland security mission areas.

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Disability Access

DHS is committed to strengthening and supporting full inclusion and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in its programs and activities.

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Antidiscrimination Group

The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL)'s Antidiscrimination Group engages in policy work to ensure fair treatment of individuals and guard against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, sex, and age in DHS programs and activities.