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 The
Javits-Wagner-O’Day (AbilityOne) Program is the
largest single provider of jobs for people who
are blind or have other severe disabilities in
the United States and provided employment
opportunities to more than 45,000 people.
Through these jobs, disabled workers obtain job
skills and training necessary to earn equitable
wages, benefits and greater independence.
The AbilityOne Program uses the purchasing power of
the Federal Government to buy products and
services from more than 600 participating,
community-based
nonprofit agencies nationwide dedicated to training and
employing individuals with disabilities.
The Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Act appears in
Title 41 of the United States Code, Sections 46
through 48e (41 U.S.C. 46-48c). A coordinated
effort on behalf of the Committee for Purchase
From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
(a Federal agency that oversees the Program),
National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and
NISH—Creating Employment Opportunities for
People with Severe Disabilities, people with
disabilities enjoy full participation in their
community and can market their AbilityOne-learned
skills into other public and private sector
jobs.
Fleet Services contracts with the Federal
Government under the AbilityOne Act to create
employment for persons with severe disabilities
while fully meeting the Federal customer’s
performance, quality and price requirements.
The AbilityOne approach to fleet management is simple
and unique:
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We establish long-term partnerships with
our Federal customers. |
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We create sustainable improvements in
fleet efficiency and performance not
just quick fixes or one-time cost
savings. |
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We enhance and extend the capabilities
of in-house staff fleet management. We
do not seek to replace them.
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Turnkey fleet management contracts
offer cradle-to-grave asset management
activities. |
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You make the choice. We work with our
customers to select the right
combination of services and partners
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Why AbilityOne is simple and smart
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No commercial solicitation is required.
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AbilityOne contracts eliminate re-procurement
costs, repeated start-up costs and
learning curves. |
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Dependable AbilityOne workers have low
turnover rates so you have reduced
ongoing security costs. |
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The AbilityOne Program creates partnerships.
Planning and negotiating an effective
statement of work that is cost efficient
is our goal. |
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