Course: Corporate Supplier Diversity
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4. Disability-Owned Business Enterprises® (DOBE)
Disability:IN is a leading nonprofit working to affect change for people with disabilities in business. Their certifications also include Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprises® (V-DOBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran Disability-Owned Business Enterprises® (SDV-DOBE).
- According to Disability:IN, your business must be at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents with a disability, defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life activities.
- Your business must be a for-profit enterprise.
- Gather required documents.
- Complete and submit application form.
- Pay your certification fee of $300.
- Schedule a site visit.