Welcome
Welcome to the web site of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, the independent federal agency that administers the AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program's mission is to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the manufacture and delivery of products and services to the federal government.
Andrew Houghton
Chairperson
"The world is moved not only by the mighty shoves of the heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honestworker."
- Helen Keller
The AbilityOne Program, helps thousands of people who are blind or have other severe disabilities find employment. The program coordinates its activities with nonprofit organizations across the country to employ these individuals and provide goods and services to the federal government at a fair price.
