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AbilityOne strengthens national security and military readiness, 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

Strengthens national security, military readiness, defense industrial base

Creates private sector jobs in every state – 39,000 Americans with disabilities – 7% increase in FY 2024

Brings 2,500 wounded warriors and veterans into U.S. labor force

Delivers mission-essential products and services to Federal agencies:

    Made in America 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

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection kennel services

    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

150+ Base Supply Centers at military and government installations

U.S. AbilityOne Commission oversees 405 nonprofit agencies nationwide

AbilityOne 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.

We tap this underutilized workforce to deliver high quality, mission-essential products and services to Federal agencies in quality employment opportunities.

News and Events

Commission Statement on the National Council on Disability 2024 Progress Report (PDF)

Commission to Hold Public Meeting on January 23, 2025

    Advance Slides

    Advance Agenda

    Video

Robert D. Hogue Elected Chairperson of U.S. AbilityOne Commission

Commission Issues Updated Draft Compliance Policy 51.405, “Employee Career Development”

    Draft Policy 51.405, “Employee Career Development,” as of Jan 7, 2025

Commission Signs Second-Generation Cooperative Agreements with National Industries for the Blind and SourceAmerica

    National Industries for the Blind Cooperative Agreement

    SourceAmerica Cooperative Agreement

2025 Commission Quarterly Public Meeting Dates

Commission Issues FY 2024 Performance and Accountability Report – November 15, 2024

Commission Requests Comments on Proposed “Nonprofit Agency (NPA) Annual Representations and Certifications” Form by December 14, 2024 – Publishes Federal Register Notice

     “Nonprofit Agency (NPA) Annual Representations and Certifications” Form (Updated November 13, 2024)

Commission Extends Comment Period Deadline for Draft Form “Disability Qualification Determination” to November 24, 2024

U.S. AbilityOne Commission Statement on the National Council on Disability 2024 Progress Report – Nov. 6, 2024

Commission Publishes Federal Register Notice – Requests Comments on Proposed “Participating Employee Information” Form by Dec 5, 2024

     “Participating Employee Information” Form (Updated Nov 5, 2024)

Commission to Hold Public Meeting on October 24, 2024

    Advance Slides

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Forms for Public Engagement Session Discussion "Data Collection Through Updated Compliance Forms":

     Draft Form “Disability Qualification Determination” and Federal Register notice

     Draft Form “Participating Employee Information”

     Draft Form “NPA Annual AbilityOne Representations and Certifications”

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