orphan as no other articles link to it . please introduce links to this page from related articles ; try the find link tool for suggestions . march 2010 fedcap rehabilitation services inc. founded 1935 founder fedcap was founded by three men with physical disabilities who came together over a powerful vision they shared achieving independence for themselves and for others type 501 c 3 non profit focus combating barriers to employment location new york new jersey washington d.c. united states of america area served new york new jersey washington d.c. key people christine m. mcmahon executive director 1 mark o donoghue chair 2 revenue 80 million slogan jobs for people services for business website http www.fedcap.org fedcap rehabilitation services inc. or fedcap is a manhattan based not for profit organization that provides vocational training and employment resources to those who face barriers to employment . contents 1 mission 2 services 3 awards 4 references 5 further reading mission edit fedcap s mission is to empower people with barriers to move towards economic independence as valued members of the workforce . each year fedcap s evaluation vocational training job placement and counseling services employment programs and support and advocacy programs help more than 2 000 americans overcome obstacles rebuild their lives and find and keep meaningful employment . originally established in 1935 as the federation of crippled and disabled it then became the federation of the handicapped in 1946 ultimately switching to its current name in 1992 . 3 it was one of the first vocational rehabilitation programs for the handicapped established in the united states . 4 the original goal of the organization was to provide support for the physically disabled but it eventually expanded into helping people with all kinds of disabilities and employment related barriers . services edit fedcap s programs and services are free of charge for the trainees and last for three to six months . fedcap s comprehensive approach includes thorough vocational evaluations to help determine appropriate career paths for clients followed by vocational training in a variety of fields including custodial culinary arts data entry document imaging office skills hospitality and mailroom messenger services . fedcap s new york state licensed business and trade school offers small classes and individualized attention from highly qualified instructors . after graduation all clients receive career counseling job placement services and ongoing on the job support . fedcap graduates obtain jobs at private companies or with fedcap in new york new jersey and washington d.c. the majority of the jobs we are able to offer are made possible through the new york state preferred source program new jersey accses and the federal abilityone program . fedcap also operates a licensed home health care agency ; chelton loft a clubhouse for adults with severe and persistent mental illness ; a partial care mental health program for adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness ; a youth program for young adults transitioning in to the workforce ; and a veterans program assisting returning veterans with their transition to civilian life . awards edit rehabilitation program of distinction from the national rehabilitation association 5 national award for community outreach from the nish national conference in hollywood 6 references edit press release pdf . dec 29 2008 . retrieved 2009 06 28 . board of directors fried joseph july 8 2007 . where disabilities aren t allowed to win . the new york times . retrieved 2009 06 28 . about fedcap . retrieved 2009 06 28 . fedcap career design school receives rehabilitation program of distinction award from national rehabilitation association . july 2007 . retrieved 2009 06 28 . fedcap captures second national award . retrieved 2009 06 28 . further reading edit a proud record of aid ; 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