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Government Contracts

CLB's Employment and Training department ensures that all consumers who are visually impaired or blind who want to be employed have the skills, resources and necessary training to obtain a job and achieve success in the workplace. CLB trains and hires individuals who are blind and visually impaired for work through our contracts with the federal government. 

Government Contracts

Some of our clients include:

  • Department of State 
  • Treasury Department (IRS)
  • Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Andrews Air Force Base 
  • Department of Education
  • FBI

Core Competences

  • Administrative Support Services
  • Alternate Format Center 
  • Braille Production
  • Document Scanning
  • Janitorial Services
  • Mailroom Managment
  • Mailroom Research
  • Switchboard Operations

AbilityOne Program 

CLB is a partner in the AbilityOne Program. The mission of AbilityOne is to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or have severe disabilities in the manufacture and delivery of products and services to the federal government.

Benefits to the Federal Government

  • Quality products and services, on-time delivery
  • Fair market prices, best value procurement
  • National network of solutions providers
  • Program beneficial to overall economy
  • Double Bottom Line- helping people help themselves

Benefits to the Blind or Severely Disabled Worker

  • A measure of independence
  • Wide range of employment opportunities
  • Long-term work experience
  • Marketable job skills
  • Equitable wages and benefits, plus a chance to advance

For more information on our government contracts, please call 240 737-5100 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

 

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Suite 1103
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: 202-454-6400
Fax: 202-955-6401

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Riverdale, MD 20737
Telephone: 240-737-5100
Fax: 301-927-5101

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