Do I have to have a developmental disability to qualify for the jobs at the Minot or Grand Forks Air Force Base?
No. At least 75% of the hours worked on the MAFB and GFAFB contracts must be performed by people with “a severe physical or mental impairment (a residual, limiting condition resulting from an injury, disease, or congenital defect) which so limits the person’s functional capabilities (mobility, communication, self-care, self-direction, work tolerance or work skills) that the individual is unable to engage in normal competitive employment over an extended period of time.” (Committee for Purchase of Service, 41 CFR 51-1.3) Contract employees include people without disabilities (up to 25%) and people with disabilities. Some employees with a disability are also enrolled in a vocational program. Some have “graduated” from a vocational program. Other employees did not qualify for funding for vocational training, but still met the definition of disabled as listed above. Sometimes a disability results in a need for additional support or accommodations, but does not impact a person’s ability to
