Disabled Veterans
Assistance Line
1-800-378-4559
Mission
The Department of the Navy
(DON), as a lead agency in the hiring of Veterans, continues to provide them
support with the establishment of a Disabled Veterans Assistance Line
(1-800-378-4559). A dedicated staff will provide employment advice and
referrals to returning disabled service members, recently medically retired
service members, and their spouses. Specifically, this phone line is to
support our target group of Disabled Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF),
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), and all Disabled Veterans of other conflicts,
campaigns, and wars.
Our primary mission is to
assist these members with their search for employment opportunities at the
Department of the Navy (DON), as well as with other Federal and State
agencies. Additionally, our mission is to assist Disabled Veterans in
obtaining resources and referrals to agencies outside of the DON (for example,
the Veterans Administration, Department of the Labor, and other Department of
Defense agencies).
Implementation:
The Disabled Veterans
Assistance Line has been established. The Assistance Line will be staffed by
Human Resources Specialists Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM Eastern
Standard Time. If we are unavailable to take the call, we will reply within
one business day.
How to find a job with the Department of
the Navy
- If you want to speak to a Department of the Navy Human
Resources Specialist, please call our Disabled Veterans Assistance Line at
1-800-378-4559.
Disabled Veterans Links
The following listing of
other agencies and resources may be useful to Veterans.
Military
Members Helpline
This web page
contains information for active duty service members. Click on the "Civilian
Personnel Online" which provides information for civilian personnel or job
seekers as a 'one-stop' shopping list of the informational pages and web
applications available for their use.
Army readiness is inextricably linked to the Well-Being of our
People. Our success depends on the whole team -- Soldiers, Civilians, and
Families -- All of whom serve the Nation. Links and information on this page
are provided as resources to Army leaders, Soldiers, Civilians, Retirees,
Veterans and family members. The links provided are pay and benefits,
healthcare, education, housing, family programs, recreation and leader
resources.
Links and information on this page are provided as resources to
Coast Guard active duty, civilians, retirees, Veterans, and family members.
The links provided include pay and benefits, healthcare, education, housing,
family programs, recreation, and leader resources.
Marine For Life
is a transition assistance program that helps Marines and their families get
settled back in the community when they leave active duty. The program taps
into the network of Marine Veterans and Marine-friendly businesses,
organizations and individuals that are willing to lend a hand to a Marine who
has served honorably. The Marine For Life program demonstrates that "Once a
Marine, Always a Marine" is not a slogan, but truly part of the Marine Corps
ethos. Services provided include networking and assistance with employment,
education, housing, childcare, Veterans' benefits, and other support services
needed to make a smooth transition back to the community.
Because the military lifestyle is a unique and challenging one,
steeped in culture and tradition, the Navy and Marine Corps offer extensive support services for its personnel and their families.
Disability
Accommodation Information
The Department of
Defense (DoD) established the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP)
in 1990 to improve accessibility for people with disabilities throughout the
DoD and to remove the cost of accommodations. CAP's services assist in
creating work environments that are more accessible to employees with hearing,
visual, dexterity, cognitive, and communication impairments. By aligning
itself with DoD Components and Federal agencies, promoting awareness, team
building, and reengineering, CAP ensures quality and timely support to achieve
its mission and increase the representation and retention of people with
disabilities in the Federal sector.
JAN is a free
consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with
disabilities by:
·
Providing individualized
worksite accommodations solutions,
·
Providing technical assistance
regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and
·
Educating callers about
self-employment options.
General
Veteran Information
Provide
services to active duty personnel, National Guard and the Reserves, Veterans
and their families. Both active duty and community-based military can count on
the Red Cross to provide:
Links and information on this page are provided as resources to
Veterans. The links provided include:
·
Veterans Service:
Free counseling and claims assistance for honorably discharged Veterans and
dependents,
·
Legislative Action:
Capitol Hill initiatives to secure earned benefits and services for Veterans,
·
Quality-of-Life Programs: Community services that help families, neighbors
and the nation at large.
Blinded Veterans
Association (BVA) is an organization specifically established to promote the
welfare of blinded Veterans. We are here to help Veterans and their families
meet the challenges of blindness.
Defense LINK is a
portal to the Department of Defense on the World Wide Web and serves as the
starting point for finding U.S. military information online. This mission is
accomplished by providing the following services:
- A quick-reference
listing of the top
DoD Sites.
- Direct access to the database of all registered DoD Sites.
The Department of
Defense (DoD) Job Search is an associate web site of the US Department of
Labor's (DoL) America's Job Bank. The web site is designed to assist separating
Service members in their job search by providing an entry to America's Job Bank. This site, and America's Job Bank, are
operated and maintained by the
Department of Labor.
DisabilityInfo.gov- your central gateway to the Federal government's
disability-related information and resources. This easy-to-use Web portal is a
directory of government Web links relevant to people with disabilities, their
families, employers, service providers, and other community members.
Links and information on this page are provided as resources to
Veterans, returning Active Duty,
National Guard and Reserve service members of Operations Enduring Freedom and
Iraqi Freedom, and
family members. The links provided include pay and benefits, healthcare,
education, housing, family programs, home loan, and life insurance.
DAV
is the voice of America's service-connected Disabled Veterans -- a strong,
insistent voice that represents all of America's 2.1 million Disabled Veterans,
their families and survivors. Its nationwide network of services -- free of
charge to all Veterans and members of their families -- is totally supported by
membership dues and contributions from the American public. Not a government
agency, the DAV's national organization receives no government funds.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) web site for returning Active Duty, National Guard
and Reserve service members of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. We
honor the opportunity to provide benefits information and assistance to
eligible Veterans who honorably fought and served in our Nation's armed forces.
- Hire
Vets First http://www.hirevetsfirst.gov/
The President's
National Hire Veterans Committee, which was created by the Jobs for Veterans Act
(Public Law 107-288), was designed to help employers find qualified
Veterans. The website also provides Veterans with a national network of
employment resources through services such as Military Skills Translator
and Resume Writer. These services will assist Veterans in matching their
skills and experience with civilian employment opportunities.
The
National Amputation Foundation was founded in 1919 by a group of amputee
Veterans who suffered the loss of limb or limbs in service to our country in
World War I. From its inception, the Foundation was aware of the needs unique
to amputees and therefore dedicated all its efforts to helping all Veteran
amputees. Since then, the Foundation has expanded its facilities to include
civilian amputees as well.
NCOA was
established in 1960 to enhance and maintain the quality of life for
non-commissioned and petty officers in all branches of the Armed Forces,
National Guard, and Reserves. The Association offers its members a wide range
of benefits and services designed especially for current and former enlisted
service members and their families. Those benefits fall into these categories:
- Social Improvement
Programs to help ensure your well-being during your active military
career, your transition to civilian life, and throughout your retirement.
- Legislative Representation to serve as your legislative
advocate on issues that affect you and your family, through our National
Capital Office in Alexandria, VA.
- Today's Services to help save you money through
merchant program discounts.
Links and information on this page are provided as resources to
retirees, Veterans, and family members. The links provided include pay and
benefits, healthcare, education, housing, family programs, recreation and
leader resources.
The VFW assists all Veterans, or their dependents, to obtain
Federal or State entitlements, disability compensation, discharge upgrades,
record corrections, education benefits, and pension eligibility. In addition,
service officers regularly inspect VA health care facilities and national
cemeteries, and employment specialists monitor laws concerning Veterans'
preference in Federal employment, and monitor medical and health issues
affecting Veterans.
The appearance of
external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States
Department of Defense, the United States Department of the Navy or the
DASN/OCHR Command of the linked web sites, or the information, products or
services contained therein and does not exercise any editorial control over the
information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided
consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD web site.
