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 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 […]

National Industries for the Blind President and CEO Kevin Lynch Earns Certified Association Executive Credential

June 26, 2012, WASHINGTON, D.C. – ASAE announced that Kevin Lynch, president and CEO of National Industries for the Blind (NIB), has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) credential. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than five percent of all association professionals have earned the CAE. To be designated as […]

National Industries for the Blind Seeks Applicants for Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology Scholarship

Application Deadline May 5 April 4, 2012, ALEXANDRIA, VA, National Industries for the Blind (NIB) is seeking applicants for the Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology Scholarship, a $2,500 scholarship to an individual who is blind; interested in pursuing education in computer science, information systems or a related field; and pursuing a career in access technology. The scholarship […]

National Industries for the Blind Announces Appointments to Board of Directors

New Chairman and Vice Chairman Named February 9, 2012, ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Industries for the Blind (NIB) recently announced the election of its 2012-2013 Board of Directors and board officers following its annual board meeting at NIB headquarters.  The Honorable Gary J. Krump was elected to serve as Chairman and Ronald Tascarella was elected Vice […]

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 […]