One of NW Works’ lesser-known programs is also one of its largest: AbilityOne. The AbilityOne program is a federal initiative to provide jobs specifically for adults with disabilities that employs nearly 45,000 Americans, per the United States AbilityOne Commission. Almost two-thirds of those individuals are veterans. At NW Works, Missy Pugh manages the AbilityOne program,Continue reading “AbilityOne Offers Longterm Careers for People with Disabilities”
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Resolution on the “Rule of Two” Passes House
U.S. House of Representatives has passed House Resolution 4920, correcting the “Rule of Two”, a provision of the 2006 Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act. The changes will protect those working in the AbilityOne program.