Creating Jobs for Workers who are Differently Abled

Updated on May 25, 2022

Today’s work environment requires a sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. The AbilityOne Program, an affiliated federal procurement program, is one of the largest sources of employment in the United States for this significant group within the overall available workforce. The program provides a valuable resource for workers who might find employment opportunities scarce or difficult to access. The organization operates with assistance from the National Industries for the Blind, SourceAmerica, and American Foundation for the Blind. AbilityOne employs 45,000 people who are blind or have significant disabilities, including 3,000 veterans and wounded warriors. They operate at 1,000 locations representing 40 government agencies in all 50 states and Guam.

The program concentrates specifically on office products and hardware/industrial products categories. AbilityOne products satisfy a wide range within the office and industrial products categories, making it convenient for customers to procure the supplies and products that they need. These products must be sold by AbilityOne authorized distributors, thereby guaranteeing high product quality, while also supplying meaningful employment opportunities to those who need an advocate in their corner to level the playing field.

Saitech Inc. is an authorized distributor of AbilityOne products, such as SkilCRaft office supplies including but not limited to writing instruments, binders, tape, calendars, file storage and more. In addition Saitech provides services in data center and cloud computing solutions, cyber security, IT maintenance and more. Saitech is a prime example of the type of company that is entrusted to distribute AbilityOne products; a company with expertise across a wide spectrum of business needs that can also satisfy necessary supply needs that keep a business functional.

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Technology today encompasses a wide range of products and services. To be competitive a company must offer a variety of options to meet the everchanging requirements of its customer base. A company that is an authorized AbilityOne distributor offers peace of mind that products will be high quality and delivered in a timely manner. More significant than that, it provides employment to workers who are blind or have other significant disabilities.