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Persons with developmental disabilities use individually planned and coordinated services and supports of their choosing (e.g., housing, employment, education, civil and human rights protection, health care) to live in and to participate in activities in the community." These services and supports are different in every state and there is ...
Skilcraft pen marked "U.S. Government". Skilcraft, often stylized as SKILCRAFT, is the registered trade name of the National Industries for the Blind (NIB). [1] Products made by Skilcraft are created largely by visually impaired or severely disabled individuals. Products bearing the Skilcraft brand are commonly used in United States federal ...
The Javits–Wagner–O'Day Act 41 U.S.C. § 46 et seq. is a U.S. federal law requiring that all federal agencies purchase specified supplies and services from nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other significant disabilities. The Act was passed by the 92nd United States Congress in 1971 as a significant amendment to a ...
In the United States, the processes of government procurement enable federal, state and local government bodies in the country to acquire goods, services (including construction ), and interests in real property. [1] Contracting with the federal government or with state and local public bodies enables interested businesses to become suppliers ...
The United States Government sets aside contract benefits for companies considered to be "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business" (SDVOSB).. The most notable of these contracts are the Veterans Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (VETS-GWAC) issued in accordance with Executive Order 13360, which is designed to strengthen federal contracting opportunities for SDVO firms.
The program provides up to a $9.25 monthly discount on service for eligible subscribers and up to $34.25 per month for those on Tribal lands ($111 and $411 savings a year respectively).
The Arc of the United States – A national organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ARC Association for Real Change (1976) – supports the providers of the individuals with learning disabilities. Aspies For Freedom (AFF) – Raises public awareness for autism. Autism Network International (ANI) (1992 ...
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ( LIHEAP, pronounced "lie" "heap") is a United States federal social services program first established in 1981 and funded annually through Congressional appropriations. The mission of LIHEAP is to assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of ...