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Numerous public programs impact the lives of persons with disabilities in the United States. This panel discussion focused on how SNAP and the AbilityOne program can positively impact public administration and the disability community through collaboration. In this session, panelists offered perspectives from the federal government, a national provider network and a local E&T service provider. Each offered actionable ideas to better coordinate the activities of SNAP and the AbilityOne program at a federal, state and local level, resulting in greater social and economic impact.
Presenters:
- Daniel Lewis, AbilityOne Representative, Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization, USDA
- Amy Jensen, Deputy Executive Director, U.S. AbilityOne Commission
- Shane Kanady, Vice President of Workforce Development, SourceAmerica
- Kelly Tessitore, Vice President of Advancement, SourceAmerica
- Zachary Roth, Program Analyst, Office of Employment and Training, FNS-USDA