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AbilityOne support for the Department of Defense was on display, as shown when Army soldiers in Alaska field-tested a new cold weather clothing system produced by AbilityOne during an accelerated six-month time frame. In the 5,000 garments produced by AbilityOne, fewer than 10 defects were identified.

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AbilityOne Impact

  • Creates private sector jobs in every state – 39,000 Americans with disabilities – 7% increase in FY 2024
  • Brings 2,500 veterans and wounded warriors into U.S. labor force
  • Strengthens national security, military readiness, defense industrial base with Made in America products and services
  • Delivers mission-essential products and services to Federal agencies, including:
    • U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility operations
    • Military equipment and uniforms, including chemical and biological warfare protection
    • 24/7 call centers for Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs
    • Department of Homeland Security secure mail
    • Sanitizing hospitals and medical facilities
    • $4.4 billion in FY 2024 – largest customer is DoD ($2.66 billion)
  • A 2023 study showed that the AbilityOne Program’s average return on investment is $2.66 for every $1 spent to administer the Program
  • 1,000+ locations, representing 40 government agencies, in all 50 states, Guam and Puerto Rico
  • 160+ Base Supply Centers at military and government installations
  • AbilityOne Commission oversees 405 nonprofit agencies nationwide
  • Creates pathways to employment in the broader economy
  • Provides SKILCRAFT® and other AbilityOne products

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AbilityOne creates private sector jobs in every state for 39,000 Americans with disabilities.

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