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AbilityOne, disability advocacy, Training
July 11, 2022
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What is the AbilityOne Program?

The AbilityOne Program is a federal program that employs individuals with severe disabilities. This program creates and sells fair market products to Government agencies. It does this through participating independent nonprofit organizations. AbilityOne began as the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act, a federal law passed in 1971. This law requires all Federal agencies to purchase specified supplies and […]

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accommodation, disability advocacy, workplace
June 22, 2022
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Why We Need Disability Advocacy

Have you ever had a person stand up for you? Perhaps you were the victim of a misunderstanding and a friend or coworker explained the truth. Maybe you were being mistreated at work or school and someone stepped in to defend you. We all face challenges and misunderstandings at one time or another. When we […]

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accommodation, disability advocacy, inclusion
June 1, 2022
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Understanding and Action: How to be a Disability Advocate

Many people do not get the support they require. For people with disabilities, even accomplishing daily tasks can be very challenging. This can make everyday life more complicated, and as a society, we have more work to do. At Bona Fide Conglomerate, we know that everyone has unique abilities. However, people with disabilities often face […]

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TIPS TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE | Govloop

This article originally appeared HERE on Govloop.com Large federal programs that reserve jobs for people with significant disabilities are great opportunities for companies. Many of these contracts have a low threshold for participation and great compensation. Still, many people with disabilities are finding it tough to secure meaningful employment—even in a short-handed job market. What […]

9 Tips to Keep People with Disabilities Safe on the Job

This article originally appeared on the Sunrise Medical Live Quickie Blog Millions of people with physical or mental disabilities in the United States need to work in order to support themselves and their families. They might have difficulties performing some tasks that able-bodied people would not, but they still deserve a safe workplace. This article […]