NIB reinforces its message by connecting with the media around the country, both as an organization and on behalf of our associated nonprofit agencies. Below are our most recent media releases.
For all media inquiries, email us at media@nib.org.
NIB reinforces its message by connecting with the media around the country, both as an organization and on behalf of our associated nonprofit agencies. Below are our most recent media releases.
For all media inquiries, email us at media@nib.org.
January 15, 2015
SKILCRAFT® Pro-Grade screwdrivers and socket sets for professional maintenance, repair and industrial uses now available to government customers January 15, 2015, ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Industries for the Blind (NIB) today announced the launch of SKILCRAFT® Pro-Grade screwdrivers and socket sets. The tools are the initial offering in a new line of products for professional maintenance, […]
October 20, 2014
October 20, 2014, Alexandria, VA – Richard “Dick” Ginman, director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, received the NIB Spirit of Independence Award at the 2014 NIB/NAEPB National Conference and Expo this month. The award recognizes an individual in government who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing economic […]
March 10, 2014
Douglas Bowman, Legally Blind Since Age Seven, Joins Virginia Industries for the Blind as a Contract Closeout Specialist Supporting the Defense Logistics Agency March 10, 2014, ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, secured employment for its 100th Contract Management Support (CMS) training program […]
January 27, 2014
January 27, 2014, ALBANY, NY – The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and its New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) officially designated National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s leading employment resource for people who are blind, as administrator of the New York State Preferred Source Program (NYSPSP) […]
October 17, 2013
October 17, 2013, ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, announced its second class of Advocates for Leadership and Employment. Nine employees who are blind from NIB associated agencies were selected to help raise awareness among elected officials and educate employers about the capabilities […]