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AbilityOne, disability advocacy, inclusion
October 28, 2025
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Why Federal Agencies Choose AbilityOne: Building Inclusion Through Procurement

Let’s be honest, “equitable procurement solutions” sounds like something buried deep in a government report, the kind of phrase your eyes glaze over halfway through. But underneath the jargon, there’s something deeply human going on. Something about fairness. Dignity. Work that matters. Because when we talk about equity in procurement, what we’re really asking is: […]

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Building Maintenance, disability advocacy, TFM
September 4, 2025
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Budget and Socially Conscious Federal Procurement

Federal leaders face a tough job. They have to protect budgets and deliver results. They also want to reflect their agency’s values. With Bona Fide Conglomerate, contracting decision makers don’t have to choose between the two. We help agencies control costs and keep facilities running. At the same time, we create real career paths for […]

What is the AbilityOne Program?

(Updated June, 2025) The AbilityOne Program is a federal program that employs individuals with severe disabilities. This program creates jobs and sells fair market products to Government agencies. It does this by working with participating independent nonprofit organizations. AbilityOne began as the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act, a federal law passed in 1971. This law requires all Federal […]

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Will Proposed Census Change Lead to Even Fewer Disability Jobs?

Could a recent reporting change proposed by the U.S. Census Bureau lead to even fewer available jobs for people with disabilities? Some disability advocates think it could lead to fewer people being recognized and provided the support they need. A recent article from Disability Scoop examined the official notice by the Census Bureau (READ HERE). […]

Small Offices Create Big Inclusion Problem in HHS Proposed Rule Change

Henry Ford once said, “There are no big problems, just a lot of little problems.” Certainly, when we dissect a large challenge into smaller parts, we can often find a way to overcome it. But sometimes, the small parts are themselves the bigger problem. This is illustrated by a recent letter from the National Council […]

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accommodation, Building Maintenance, disability advocacy, TFM
November 6, 2023
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ADA Compliance in Facilities Management: Common Questions

Facilities Managers often have questions related to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance. Compliance to the ADA is rooted in the consideration and accommodation for people with disabilities. When buildings are poorly designed or outdated, they can be difficult or even impossible for people with disabilities to use. In those cases, the human right for […]