JWOD/AbilityOne/NISH

JWOD/ABILITYONE

The AbilityOne Program is a federal initiative to help people who are blind or have other severe disabilities find employment by working for nonprofit agencies that sell products and/or services to the U.S. government. With a national network of 600 NPAs, AbilityOne is the largest source of employment for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the United States. AbilityOne has supported our DoD and federal customers for over 70 years. We understand the unique needs of the U.S. military and can accommodate complex contract and program requirements. We help you meet strict industry standards and certifications such as ISO 9000, CARF, JCAHO and ASHES. Most importantly, our capable, reliable employees bring an exceptional, award-winning work ethic to every project. (www.jwod.org)

NISH

Established in 1974, NISH is one of two national, nonprofit agencies designated by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled [a federal government agency] to support nonprofit agencies (NPAs) participating in the AbilityOne Program which provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities by procuring federal contracts for goods and services. Headquartered in Vienna, Va., NISH supports a network of more than 1,300 NPAs as well as federal customers by providing the legislative and regulatory assistance, communications and public relations materials, information technology support, engineering and technical assistance, and extensive professional training needed for successful contract management. (www.nish.org)