Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)

Special Emphasis Programs

By establishing and utilizing Special Emphasis Programs and engaging with affinity groups, agencies can raise employee awareness of the importance of diversity and demonstrate the agency's commitment to a model EEO workplace. For VA specific programs, please refer to the links below.

• African American
• American Indian Alaska Native
• Asian American and Pacific Islander
• Internships
• Hispanic
• LGBT
• People with Disabilities
• VA for Vets (external site)
• Women's Program

For more information on special emphasis program observances, please see the 2013 memo (PDF, Word).

ODI Links:

• Disability Employ. Month
• MD-715 Resources
• Diversity@Work
• Harassment Policy
• VA EEO Policy
• Scholarships & Grants