Press Releases

Manufactured in the U.S. by people who are blind, participation in the warfighter effort allows employees to achieve their dreams and support the U.S. military.  ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 5, 2024—National Industries for the Blind, along with its nearly 100 associated nonprofit agencies across the country, is the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are […]

ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 4, 2024—National Industries for the Blind, the nation’s largest employer of people who are blind, was recently awarded three impressive military employment designations. In 2023, NIB employed 476 veterans, including veterans who are blind. NIB connects veterans and military spouses, including those who are blind, low vision, visually impaired, or have other […]

Award from National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and the National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind (NAEPB) recognizes the decades of profound support McCollough has lent both agencies and countless people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired. ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 3, 2024—National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and the […]

National Industries for the Blind (NIB) remains disappointed and dismayed by the continued focus the National Council on Disability (NCD) places on eliminating the AbilityOne Program; a program that provides employment for nearly 37,000 individuals who are blind or significantly disabled, meets federal laws and regulations, and provides a variety of career opportunities that align […]

Event demonstrated technology designed to easily and affordably make work accessible for people who are blind ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 5, 2024—National Industries for the Blind added a new component to its annual conference this year: AccessTech, an accessible technology showcase and smart office featuring the latest accessible technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). The conference and […]