AbilityOne Unveils 2026-2030 Plan for Disability Employment
Published Date: 6/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission is rolling out a new plan for 2026-2030 to create more jobs for people who are blind or have serious disabilities by improving how the program works and teaming up with others. This plan affects workers, federal buyers, and partner organizations, aiming to boost job opportunities and program efficiency. Public comments are open until July 22, 2026, so everyone can share their thoughts before it’s finalized.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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More Jobs for People with Disabilities
The draft FY 2026-2030 AbilityOne strategic plan aims to increase workforce participation by Americans who are blind or have significant disabilities. The plan covers fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and is explicitly designed to create more jobs for these individuals through the AbilityOne Program.
Partnerships to Expand Employment Opportunities
The draft FY 2026-2030 plan includes an objective to engage in partnerships to expand employment opportunities for Americans who are blind or have significant disabilities both within and beyond the AbilityOne Program during FY 2026-2030.
Program Efficiency and Accountability Push
One strategic objective in the draft FY 2026-2030 plan is to drive value, efficiency, and accountability across the AbilityOne Program. This objective is intended to affect federal buyers and partner organizations involved with AbilityOne contracts during FY 2026-2030.
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