Press Releases

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.

National Industries for the Blind Launches First Annual Grassroots Forum “Building Relationships at Home!”

Nationwide, coordinated effort will raise awareness of local capabilities with Members of Congress. August 13, 2012, ALEXANDRIA, VA – Today, National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and its nationwide network of associated nonprofit agencies launched the first annual NIB/NAEPB Grassroots Forum. During the week-long effort, NIB’s associated agencies will engage Members of Congress, state and local leaders, […]

National Industries for the Blind to Ensure Accessibility of Buildium’s Property Management Software

Partnership is NIB’s first commercial Section 508 Assurance Service contract July 23, 2012, ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Industries for the Blind (NIB) secured its first commercial Section 508 Assurance Service contract with Buildium, a cloud-based property management software company based in Boston. Under the contract, NIB will provide accessibility and usability testing and validation of Buildium’s […]

Rep. Brooks Commends Redstone Arsenal BSC for Outstanding Customer Service and Commitment to Creating Employment for People Who Are Blind

Congressman Tours Base Supply Center January 6, 2012, HUNTSVILLE, AL, – Earlier this week, the Redstone Arsenal Base Supply Center (BSC) hosted Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL-05) for a special tour of its operations.  Rep. Brooks had the opportunity to meet with some of the high-skilled employees who are blind and provide high-quality products and services to […]