Press Releases

Committee reelects leadership

Washington, DC, July 10, 2008— The Committee for Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled reelected its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson this morning. The Committee is an independent federal agency responsible for administering the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Act, a public law that directs the federal government to purchase certain products and services furnished by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. 

President Reappointed Committee Member

President Bush Signs AbilityOne Program Memo of Support

President Bush encourages federal agencies’ procurement officials to acquire products and services provided by the AbilityOne Program

First Lady Laura Bush Recognizes AbilityOne Employees and Supporters

Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a photo opportunity with AbilityOne nonprofit agency and federal employees of the year in the Diplomatic Room at the White House

Committee announces new Executive Director

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, an independent federal agency, announces its selection of Earnestine (Tina) Ballard as its new Executive Director.

Two federal employees win AbilityOne Program Outstanding Contibutions Award

Awardees are: Sean P. Murphy, Contracting Officer, Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, Nancy Holdaway, Senior Contracting Officer and Small Business Representative
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs