National Industries for the Severely Handicapped - NISH
Organization URL(s)
info@nish.orgwww.nish.org/
Other Contact Information
8401 Old Courthouse Road
Vienna,
VA 22182
571-226-4660 (Voice)
703-849-8916 (FAX)
Description
NISH is the national nonprofit agency designated by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled to provide technical assistance to Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs) interested in obtaining federal contracts under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Program. Established in 1974, NISH currently provides information and services to over 2,000 CRPs nationwide. The organization’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of people with severe disabilities through increasing employment opportunities.
Online Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Program
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