DLA News Archive

Tag: People with Disabilities

Defense Logistics Agency employees are being asked to verify and update their disability status in MyBiz or by completing SF-256, “Self-Identification of Disability,” by Sept. 30 so the agency can accurately reflect its diverse workforce in fiscal 2019 reporting.

Sept. 16, 2019

Employees encouraged to verify disability status in MyBiz by Sept. 30

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency employees are being asked to verify and update their disability status in MyBiz or by completing SF-256, “Self-Identification of Disability,” by Sept. 30 so the agency can accurately reflect its diverse workforce in fiscal 2019 reporting.

Volunteers are needed for the annual Workforce Recruitment Program that places prescreened college students and recent graduates with disabilities in 14-week internships at federal agencies.

Aug. 2, 2019

Commentary: Volunteers needed to make a difference through WRP recruiting

Volunteers are needed to conduct interviews for the annual Workforce Recruitment Program that places prescreened college students and recent graduates with disabilities in 14-week internships at federal agencies.

Allison Higashi, a contracting specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Pacific describes how the organization provided her an opportunity despite her learning disability to support the warfighter and connect with her Japanese heritage at the same time. (Courtesy Photo)

March 5, 2019

Troop Support Indo-Pacific employee thrives in career despite disability

PEARL HARBOR — As a college student with a learning disability, visits to the university’s Learning Assistance Center were a part of the routine for Allison Higashi, a contracting specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Indo-Pacific. It was a spring day in 2009 at the University of Hawaii when an unexpected visitor, presented a unique opportunity that would change her life.