Welcome to the AbilityOne Blog
Learn all about the federal AbilityOne Program, how it works, and the real people in your community that it supports and benefits.
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Myron Ballard, Machine Support Operator, & Kaitlyn Hulik, Textile Worker, Finger Lakes Textiles
“I like working with people, working on the machines.”
“I like getting things done the way it's supposed to.”
All videos filmed and edited by Jay Evelyn Studios.
Benjamin Robbins, Sewing Machine Operator, Finger Lakes Textiles
“It’s a nice place to work! Keeps you busy.”
Bradley Ames, Custodial Crew Member, & Pam Ennis, Custodial Crew Leader, Mozaic Services
“It gives me a break from the stuff that I normally would do.”
“Pays the bills. A little different, but it’s a good job.”
Sherry Knapp, Senior Custodian, Mozaic Services
“Oh, I don’t know where I’d be if it weren’t for this job. This job means a lot. I love the people I work for.”
Scott Perkins, Textile Worker, Finger Lakes Textiles
“It means being able to stay independent ... be able to bring some nice stuff to my game nights with the kids, and generally be happier.”
Richard Iddings, Production Supervisor, Finger Lakes Textiles
“Everybody that works here is treated like an employee. It’s nice to work with good people. We have a good team here.”
Beth Egburtson, Sewing Machine Operator, & Ed Warner, Textile Worker, Finger Lakes Textiles
“The friendships, seeing people... helping the military... I just like helping.”
Kelly French, Textile Worker, Finger Lakes Textiles
“My title is Baggin’ and Taggin’, and I love it... these guys are my family.”
Max Yaran, Sewing Machine Operator, Finger Lakes Textiles
“I really enjoy it here. I think our product is unique ... I always tell them I’m going to work wherever they need me the most.”
Cassandra Nucci, Production Manager, Finger Lakes Textiles
“Working with AbilityOne ... it provides a wide range of employment opportunities for staff who face the highest barriers to achieving competitive employment on their own.”
Overview of AbilityOne:
The AbilityOne Program provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities, while also serving Federal customers by providing them with high quality products and services, delivered on time and at a reasonable price.
Through AbilityOne, people who are blind or have significant disabilities enjoy full participation in their community and can market their AbilityOne-learned skills into other public and private sector jobs.
AbilityOne is of the largest sources of jobs in the country for people who are blind or have significant disabilities, an underserved population that has historically experienced the lowest employment rate of any segment of U.S. society. More than 36,000 people who are blind or have significant disabilities, as well as more than 2,500 veterans, are employed through AbilityOne.
Here at Mozaic, we are very passionate about being a participating agency in the AbilityOne Program! It has truly made a difference in the lives of many of the people we support.
Learn more: abilityone.gov