United States Military
What you should know about the military and IEP's...
Did you currently have an IEP or did you have an IEP while in school? If the answer is yes, you need to contact your local recruitment branch to meet with a recruiter. If the IEP was in place after the age of 14, certain steps must be taken. Disability is a reason for denial and exemption from the military.
Are you currently taking or have you taken prescribed medications for a related disability? If the answer is yes, you must discuss this with the recruiter. All branches of the military require individuals to be medication free for approximately two years prior to enlisting. If the individuals aspiration is joining the military, the military wants parents to know to seek doctors approval and get off meds at an early age.
Here are some disabilities that may lead to denial - physical disabilities, low vision & blindness, deaf/hard of hearing, learning, psychiatric and behavioral difficulties, autism, psychosis, eating disorders, PTSD, OCD, and anxiety. You need to know what to expect, so it is very important to meet with a recruiter. If you believe you are still able to serve, you can seek a waiver of disability.
Did you Know?
You can work a civilian role in the military. A federal mandate states that all U.S. Military bases must have 10% of their civilian workforce composed of individuals with disabilities. More information can be found here:
Local Recruitment Offices:
Army: 478.257.5085
Navy: 478.953.1372
Air National Guard: 478.929.9494
Air Force: 478.256.7737
Marines: 478.229.7298
ASVAB- The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. If you fail the ASVAB, you must wait for 30 days before you can re-take the test. If you fail the test 3 times, you must wait 6 months before you can re-take the test.
March2Success is a FREE website providing users access to online study materials to help improve their scores on standardized tests such as state exit exams, college entrance exams, the military entrance exam (ASVAB), and others.
Robins Air Force Base- AbilityOne Program employs individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities. If interested in applying for the AbilityOne Program please conact the local Career Development Specialist, Alysia Law, 478.922.9192 office and 706.550.8118 cell, alaw@goodwillworks.org. Additional information can be found here- https://www.goodwillworks.org/