Share this article Share this article VIENNA, Virginia, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- People with disabilities have been critical to keeping the nation's economy moving since the widespread impact of COVID-19 hit the United States. "For the last 12 months, this segment of the workforce has consistently stepped up and demonstrated its dedication and commitment," said SourceAmerica® Interim President and CEO Richard Belden. "The work of people with disabilities during this unprecedented time solidifies the fact that they are always essential." SourceAmerica – which administers the AbilityOne® Program – and its network of approximately 700 nonprofit agencies have supported pandemic response efforts throughout the last year, providing important products and services to federal and commercial customers. The AbilityOne Program is one of the largest sources of employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities, with nearly 45,000 employees nationwide.