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.

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Industries for the Blind will Showcase the Latest Accessible Technologies

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 1, 2024—During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October), nearly 800 people will meet in Arlington for National Industries for the Blind’s annual Training Conference and Expo, “Empower,” which is focused on expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired. The conference will be held October 14 through […]

National Industries for the Blind to Show Internationally Acclaimed Short Film, “Feeling Through,” with Film’s Writer, Director and Producer on Oct. 15

First Film to Star a DeafBlind Actor; Screening is Free to the Public ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 27, 2024—October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and National Industries for the Blind will hold a special screening and panel for the Oscar-nominated short film “Feeling Through.” The film will be shown on Tuesday, October 15, at 6 […]

National Industries for the Blind to Showcase the Latest Accessible Technologies, Including Artificial Intelligence and a Smart Office

Nearly 800 People Will Gather at Annual NIB Conference in Crystal City, Va., October 14 to 18 to Discuss Growing Employment for People Who Are Blind ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 27, 2024—During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) close to 800 people will meet in Arlington for National Industries for the Blind’s annual Training Conference and Expo, […]

Terrie Collins Selected as National Industries for the Blind 2024 Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award Winner

Recruiter with Alphapointe in Kansas City to receive award that recognizes employees who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 24, 2024—National Industries for the Blind has selected Terrie Collins as its national 2024 Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award winner. Collins, who is blind, serves as a recruiter for Alphapointe in […]

Ukrainian Refugee Oleksandr Onikiienko Selected as 2024 Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year by National Industries for the Blind

Award recognizes employees who are blind, low vision or visually impaired and excel in their positions at NIB associated nonprofit agencies ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 24, 2024—National Industries for the Blind has selected Oleksandr “Olek” Onikiienko, a Ukrainian refugee, as its national 2024 Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year award winner. The Peter J. Salmon […]