Topic: Psychiatric Disabilities

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The Federal Aviation Administration faces scrutiny over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives implemented under Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Documents from March 2022 and January 2024 reveal a push to recruit individuals with severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities, including schizophrenia and epilepsy, for various roles. Critics argue these policies prioritize social engineering over aviation safety and contribute to a rising trend of near-collisions and equipment malfunctions.