Nonprofits employing blind or disabled people can now subcontract more easily

The US government is making it easier for central nonprofit agencies to subcontract work within the AbilityOne Program. This means these agencies will have less paperwork and fewer hurdles when hiring other companies to help fulfill government contracts.

The AbilityOne Program helps people who are blind or severely disabled find jobs by giving government contracts to specific nonprofit agencies. For years, these agencies faced strict rules and heavy paperwork if they wanted to subcontract parts of a job. This change means they can now more easily partner with other businesses, potentially expanding the types of work they can take on and creating more opportunities for their employees.