The Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Program creates jobs and training opportunities for people who are blind or who have other severe disabilities, empowering them to lead more productive and independent lives. Its primary means of doing so is by requiring Government agencies to purchase selected products and services from nonprofit organizations employing such individuals.

The purpose of this site is to familiarize USDA employees with the JWOD program. You'll see how easy it is to make a difference in someone's life while procuring outstanding products and services at competitive prices.

To learn how federal acquisition professionals may participate in the JWOD program visit the JWOD Web site.

Contact Information

Who do you call? A great question! Other people can help if you know how to reach them. Here are listed the JWOD liaisons for each activity under USDA, National Industry for the Blind (NIB), NISH, and other contact points.

NISH

Sherri Scyphers Hungate
(770) 424-9093
shungate@nish.org

East Region
(571) 226-46003
eservices@nish.org

North/Central Region
(847) 699-8890
ncservices@nish.org

Northwest Region
(206) 285-6160
nwservices@nish.org

South Region
(770) 424-9093
sservices@nish.org

South/Central Region
(817) 649-5419
scservices@nish.org

West Region
(925) 417-6880
wservices@nish.org

National Industries for the Blind

Chris Stearns
(703) 626-8965
cstearns@nib.org

JWOD

Visit the JWOD Contacts page.

USDA

View the USDA JWOD liaisons.

View the OSDBU JWOD Information Page. (New)

Products and Services

JWOD Products and Services are sold through numerous distribution channels.

LighthouseStore.org
Business Cards, Awards, Rubber Stamps, Custom Products, etc.

Daymax
Daymax Planners

Delaware Industries for the Blind
Miscellaneous Custom Products

Work Transition Services
Recycled Inket and Toner Cartridges

JWOD.com
All JWOD Products
This site provides full access to the JWOD product line but does not always offer the best terms. Better prices and delivery are often available from the other ordering sites listed above. Comparing pricing and terms before placing an order is recommended.

Training Opportunities

"Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD) Training for Acquisition Professionals" is available through the Federal Acquisition Institute OnLine University.