2019-2020 Purchasing Guide Volume 2

AMERICANS AT WORK

ABILITYONE A PROGRAM THAT WORKS The AbilityOne® Program is a federal initiative and the largest source of employment for people who are blind or have severe disabilities. Through a national network of more than 550 nonprofit agencies, the program provides the federal government with products and services at fair market prices. The AbilityOne Program is committed to producing quality products while enhancing the personal independence and quality of life for employees. Employees learn job skills that allow them to grow within their communities and build successful careers. Through the AbilityOne Program, people who are blind or have significant disabilities enjoy full participation in their community and can market their AbilityOne-learned skills into other public and private sector jobs. Our GSA Schedule contract provides you with easy access to AbilityOne products that will help you save money and comply with federal procurement regulations. Learn more at hdsupplysolutions.com/abilityone .

FAST FACTS • The AbilityOne Program helps employ nearly 45,000 people who are blind or have severe disabilities and employs approximately 3,000 veterans, including wounded warriors • Provides SKILCRAFT® and other AbilityOne products • Federal and state governments and the taxpaying public benefit from the employment of thousands of people who might otherwise be dependent on public assistance WHO IS ABILITYONE? ANDRZEJ JUVELE is on the job in the food-processing division of CW Resources, an AbilityOne- participating nonprofit agency in Connecticut. The contributions of workers with disabilities, including AbilityOne employees, are celebrated annually during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

See FAR Subpart 8.7 and Part 41 USC 46-49c for details on AbilityOne acquisition guidelines.

IX

hdsupplysolutions.com

AbilityOne