AbilityOne is a federal government program that coordinates the efforts of over 600 non-profit organizations to employ Americans with disabilities in producing a wide range of products. These products are purchased by various government agencies and are also available to the private sector. This program has now been in effect for 75 years. It was first created in 1938 for the blind, but it was expanded in 1971 to include other severe disabilities. In 2006, it was named AbilityOne. This is the group that manages many of the businesses that employ the blind and disabled across the country.
Last year, AbilityOne was able to employ 50,000 people throughout their network of affiliate members. These employees represent people who have a difficult, if not impossible, time finding employment. Some of them are veterans who have severe limitations in the workforce and have not been able to get a job because of physical limitations. Others have disabilities that happened earlier in their life, or they have had them since birth. With the jobs created by the AbilityOne program, they are able to live more productive and independent lives. Non-profit companies are eligible to take part in this federal program by having a minimum of 75 percent of their workforce having a severe disability.
AbilityOne offers both products and services. Contract management and document destruction are two examples of the services offered; there are several others. The products offered are wide ranging and include medical supplies, office supplies, clothing and electrical equipment. There is a specific brand called Skilcraft that is a trademark of the National Industries for the Blind. There are over 3,000 products that are sold under this brand name. Many of these products can be purchased by private sector companies.
Although the federal government is a large customer, you too can support AbilityOne products and purchase them online. Many of the products can be obtained through online distribution. You can shop for AbilityOne products at the officesalesusa.com website for all of your office supply needs. Not only are the products offered of high quality, but you will be supporting Americans with severe disabilities. Your purchase helps maintain employment and create new jobs for those who want to work.
All of the office supplies you need can be found at officesalesusa.com. A full range of binders and folders can be found here. Everything you need that is related to organizing your paperwork is available. All of the pencils, pens and markers you company needs can be purchased here. Various office equipment items are also offered. Items such as paper cutters, self-inking stamps and hole punchers are available in various sizes and capacities. Sanitizer for your office workers can be purchased as well. The catalog is extensive and you will most likely find everything that you need at this single website.
Your order can be placed online or by phone and the customer service at officesalesusa.com is dedicated to making your experience easy. They are ready to answer any questions you have about their company and the products offered.
Author Resource:
Haskell New York Inc. is an approved dealer of AbilityOne™ (SKILCRAFT®) products for both the Federal government and general usage. Each time you purchase an item with the AbilityOne™ logo you are showing your support for Americans with disabilities.
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