ABILITYONE PROGRAM
Creating Opportunities Through Meaningful Work
Making the most of abilities and possibilities.
The AbilityOne program is a nationwide program funded by the federal government with the goal of employing individuals with disabilities. It is one of the largest sources of employment in the United States for individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities.
Through this program, nonprofit agencies provide products and services to the federal government, with 75% of the direct labor completed by individuals with disabilities.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
Helping Individuals Build Skills and Gain Experience
Alabama Goodwill’s AbilityOne program offers career development and employment services to people with significant disabilities who need specific support and accommodations to maintain meaningful employment.
AbilityOne participants benefit from valuable on-the-job training and real-world work experience while earning a competitive wage. Federal contracts established with Alabama Goodwill provide hands-on work experience opportunities for AbilityOne participants in custodial and food service positions.
AbilityOne participants are paid according to the federal wage determination rate under the Service Contract Act. As of January 1, 2023, this wage starts at $16.20 an hour.
AbilityOne employees work both independently and in team settings while providing valuable services to federal government partners. All positions provide accommodations to help ensure employees gain meaningful employment skills. Depending on each participant’s goals, individuals may also work with a career specialist to support successful, long-term job placement in competitive positions throughout the community.
ALABAMA GOODWILL CONTRACT SERVICES
AbilityOne Work Sites
Through Alabama Goodwill Contract Services, AbilityOne employees put their skills to work at federal and agency client locations across Alabama. These work sites represent meaningful employment opportunities made possible through the AbilityOne program and the mission-driven services Alabama Goodwill provides.
Anniston Federal Building
1100 Gurnee Avenue
Anniston, AL 36201
Richard Shelby Federal Building & Courthouse
2005 University Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Robert S. Vance Federal Building
1800 5th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
Air National Guard
5401 East Lake Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35242
U.S. Army Reserve Center, Green Springs
1900 Green Springs Hwy.
Birmingham, AL 35205
Social Security Administration
1200 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35285
SBI Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Alabama Goodwill Industries, Inc.
2350 Green Springs Hwy. South
Birmingham, AL 35205
PROGRAM IMPACT
A Proven Pathway to Employment
The AbilityOne program creates meaningful employment opportunities while providing valuable services to government agencies across the country. Its national reach helps support individuals with disabilities, nonprofit agencies, federal partners, and communities.
- A 2023 study showed that the AbilityOne Program’s average return on investment is $2.66 for every $1 spent to administer the program.
- AbilityOne serves 1,000+ locations, representing 40 government agencies, in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
- The program includes 160+ Base Supply Centers at military and government installations.
- The AbilityOne Commission oversees 405 nonprofit agencies nationwide.
- AbilityOne helps create pathways to employment in the broader economy.