Office Of The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled

The AbilityOne® Program is among the largest sources of employment in the United States for individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities. Established in 1938, the program is administered by the U.S. AbilityOne Commission®, an independent Federal agency, which designates National Industries for the Blind, SourceAmerica® and the American Foundation for the Blind as the central nonprofit agencies facilitating the program. The Commission consists of 15 Presidential appointees: 11 who represent Federal agencies and four who are private citizens knowledgeable about employment challenges faced by people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The Commission is supported by an Arlington, Virginia-based full-time staff, led by a career member of the Senior Executive Service. View More