NISH and AbilityOne formally known as the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Program June 26, 2008

Today’s Agenda Program Overview:Overview of AbilityOne/NISH AbilityOne Solutions:Services and Products AbilityOne Facts and Benefits:Did you know Final Thoughts & Next Steps:Questions & Answers

The JWOD Program will now be called AbilityOne Will refer to AbilityOne (formerly the Javits-Wagner- O’Day Program) over the next 18 months to allow for a smooth transition New name will increase awareness and better communicate the mission and program identity JWOD/AbilityOne Updates

1938: Senator Wagner & Congresswomen O’Day lead an effort to create employment for people who are blind by providing products to the Federal government: Wagner- O’Day Act 1971: Senator Jacob Javits leads effort to amend the original Act to encompass opportunities for people with severe disabilities (law becomes Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act) History of AbilityOne

1974: NISH is created at the suggestion of Congress to promote the Program and provide CRP's with technical assistance Currently, over 2,848 AbilityOne contracts are being performed for the Federal Government thru NISH To date over 2,047 available providers with access to a pool of approximately 21 Million potential employees

AbilityOne Mission The AbilityOne Program 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 The NISH Mission Through the AbilityOne Program, NISH develops and maintains employment and training opportunities for people with severe disabilities

DLADAF DoNDA USDADOC DOJDOL DEDVA GSA 4 Private Citizens “Committee for Purchase” President of the United States National Industries for the Blind ( NIB ) NPA’s Employing Persons Who are Blind NPA’s Employing Persons with Severe Disabilities nish Congress Legal Authority Committee Staff AbilityOne Program Structure

Committee for Purchase Responsibilities Regulate central nonprofit agencies (NISH & NIB) Qualify NPA’s for AbilityOne participation Determine suitability of projects –Impact

Committee for Purchase Responsibilities Approve the fair market price for AbilityOne services & products Interpret & enforce AbilityOne rules & regulations Maintain the Procurement List (published on the Federal Register)

NISH Responsibilities Liaison between Nonprofit Agencies (NPA’s) and Federal customers Allocate contract opportunities Ensure quality service in development, negotiation, and performance of AbilityOne projects

National disability statistics: 17 Million+ Americans have severe disabilities 70% of this Population is not employed AbilityOne is the single largest employer of people with severe disabilities Over 47,000 employees in FY06 Currently there are over 2,800 AbilityOne contracts being performed for the Federal Government. To date there are over 2,000 available nonprofit agency (NPA) providers with access to a pool of approximately 21 million potential employees. AbilityOne Facts

AbilityOne is the largest employer of people with severe disabilities in the U.S. Over 43,000 individuals employed on Federal contracts through NISH

AbilityOne Facts Be established for the purpose of serving people with disabilities Maintain a 75% disabled direct labor ratio across the agency (75% of all direct labor hours must be performed by people with severe disabilities) Have a supportive employment program To be eligible to participate the nonprofit agency must:

AbilityOne Facts How AbilityOne defines a severe disability “ A severe physical or mental impairment (residual limiting condition resulting from an injury, disease, or congenital defect) which so limits the person’s functional capabilities (mobility, communication, self-care, self- direction, work tolerance, or work skills) that the individual is unable to engage in normal competitive employment over an extended period of time”. Code of Federal Regulations, Section

AbilityOne Facts Great Lakes Naval Training Center The Statue of Liberty The Pentagon AbilityOne provides “premier” services to Federal facilities including:

AbilityOne Benefits: A nation-wide solution

AbilityOne Core Service Offerings Custodial Service Full Food Service Grounds Maintenance

AbilityOne Innovative Service Offerings Over the past four years, NISH has launched several new service lines to provide additional service capabilities to Federal customers. - Administrative Services - Secure Document Services Document Management Secure Document Destruction - Facilities Management Services - Fleet Management & Maintenance Services - Supply Chain Solutions (Warehousing/Distribution) - Tele-services Call Center Services

NISH Products Internment Flags USMC Medic Pack Cold weather clothing Uniforms Chemical protective garments

Final Thoughts & Next Steps

Nancy YoderTom Hartigan Project ManagerTeam Leader phone phone fax fax For additional information on AbilityOne products, please contact Bill Allen at (571) or