The JWOD Program, named after its enabling legislation, is a public-private partnership that uses the tremendous purchasing power of the Government to create jobs for Americans with Disabilities. Advantages to buying products through the JWOD Program include high-quality, convenient delivery terms and reasonable prices. There is also the satisfaction of knowing that people who are blind or have other severe disabilities are able to lead more productive and independent lives, pay taxes, help support families, and join in the American work experience as a result of JWOD contracts.
Nonprofit agencies vary widely in their interests and capabilities.
The JWOD Program supplies and services that nonprofit agencies provide to the Federal Government are identified in several publications and on-line Internet services. You may also browse our Web Site. Services include temporary administrative office staff, computer document scanning, customer service representative, janitorial services and food service. Government credit cardholders are like all other Federal employees required to buy JWOD supplies produced by designated nonprofit agencies. Federal personnel should use credit cards to purchase locally only if items required are not available through the JWOD Program.