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Disability:IN Supplier Diversity

We certify disability-owned business enterprises and veteran-disability owned businesses and link them to organizations looking to diversify their supply chains.

A disability-owned business enterprise (DOBE) is a for-profit business that is at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by a person with a disability regardless of whether or not that business owner employs person(s) with a disability. We do not certify non-profit organizations.

DOBE Certified, Disability-Owned Business Enterprise.

Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE®):

A business which is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a person(s) with a disability.

V-DOBE Certified. Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprise.

Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (V-DOBE®):

A business which is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a veteran, but disability was not incurred during their time of service.

SDV-DOBE Certified. Service-Disabled Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprise.

Service-Disabled Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (SDV-DOBE®):

A business which is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a veteran, who sustained their disability during their time of service.

Ready to start the Certification Process? Be sure to check your eligibility and document checklist before you get started!

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Certification Benefits

  • Nationally Recognized Certification
  • Exclusive Information and Resources
  • Networking & Business Matchmaking Opportunities
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Access to private sector corporations

Our certification is recognized by:

  • Billion Dollar Roundtable
  • California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Hoboken, New Jersey
  • Jersey City, New Jersey
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eligibility

Are you eligible for Disability:IN certification?

  • Do you have a disability – a physical and/or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities?
    [For an overview of disabilities: Download Word Doc List of Disabilites]
  • Do you own at least 51% of your business? If yes, is this clearly evident and verifiable on all supporting business and financial documents?
  • Do you own an independent business enterprise that is not substantially reliant on another business in order to operate?
  • Do you make the day-to-day business decisions for your company?
  • Are you willing to submit the required financial and business information to our organization for a confidential review and retention in a permanent, secure environment?
  • Are you already certified as a woman-owned business by WBENC and/or a LGBTQ-owned business by NGLCC? If yes, you are eligible for accelerated certification through a reciprocal agreement Disability:IN has with these organizations.

Note: Certification is not a guarantee of business contracts. Certification by our national organization provides third-party assurance to public and private sector partners that a firm meets the established conditions of ownership, management and control. It provides access to Fortune 500 and 1000 corporate decision makers and contract bidding opportunities.

View Disability:IN’s full Supplier Diversity Standards & Procedures.

View the Supplier Certification Checklist.