| January 16, 2009 |
Committee Approves Quality Work Environment Initiative
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (the Committee) has unanimously approved a new policy on Best Practices for a Quality Work Environment. It provides guidance that will involve the over 600 nonprofit employers participating in the AbilityOne Program, and it will result in the identification of state-of-the art best practices for the program's workforce of over 42,000. |
| July 25, 2008 |
ADA-President Bush
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped tear down barriers for millions of people living with disabilities. On the anniversary of this important legislation, our Nation underscores our commitment to ensuring that all individuals have an equal opportunity to realize their full potential. |
| July 10, 2008 |
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. |
| July 10, 2008 |
President Reappointed Committee Member
Washington, DC, July 10, 2008— The President reappointed Robert T. Kelly, Jr., of Winter Haven, Fla., to a second term on the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. Kelly was sworn into office this morning during a Committee meeting by Andrew Houghton, Chairperson, Hollywood, Fla. |
| Feb. 11, 2008 |
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 |
| Feb. 11, 2008 |
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 |
| Feb. 11, 2008 |
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. |
| Feb. 1, 2008 |
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 |
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