Recent Committee Articles
| Sept. 2008 | Air Force News - To kick off National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Chairperson of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base September 19 and 20th to donate a commemorative brick at the Wright "Flyer" Memorial and to participate in the 12th Annual Air Force Marathon. |
May 12, 2008 |
Federal Times - "Work for people with disabilities" Eighty percent of the nation’s working age population without disabilities is employed, but the employment rate for people with severe disabilities is only 38 percent. That low level of employment covers a wide range of individuals with disabilities, each of whom face different barriers to employment. The AbilityOne Program targets those facing the highest barriers to employment. |
April 10, 2008 |
In Focus -CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine recognizes the Department of Labor as Public Sector Employer of the Year - Committee for Purchase Committee Member, Assistant Secretary Neil Romano, accepts 2008 Public Sector Employer of the Year Award. |
April 10, 2008 |
In Focus - Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Winning Team Making the difficult decision to leave his native country, El Salvador, Isaac V. came to the United States more than a decade ago in pursuit of better opportunities. |
