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.
June 20, 2024
Jobless rate for people with a disability is more than twice the rate for those without a disability ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 20, 2024— Recently, Dan Kelly, president and CEO of IFB Solutions in Winston-Salem, N.C., joined a large group of National Industries for the Blind advocates on Capitol Hill. The NIB group was there to […]
February 6, 2024
Current President and CEO Kevin Lynch will retire in April after 30 years with NIB ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Industries for the Blind, the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, announced that Soraya Correa will be the organization’s next president and CEO, following an extensive nationwide search. Kevin Lynch, who has been NIB […]
January 18, 2024
Even with growing technologies to assist those who are blind or vision impaired, braille is still practical ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Industries for the Blind, the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, is celebrating National Braille Literacy Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017 approximately six million Americans reported […]
December 13, 2023
Heard & Empowered features in-depth interviews and personal stories of overcoming adversity ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Industries for the Blind (NIB) has launched a groundbreaking podcast that shares job and career insights, inspiration, and insider tips specifically tailored to the blind and visually impaired community. Working-age people who are blind have an unemployment rate of 70%. […]
November 8, 2023
Embraced by the U.S. government and military, an iconic SKILCRAFT pen has been made according to 16-page specifications by National Industries for the Blind since 1968 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Industries for the Blind, the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, celebrated its 85th anniversary this year. At the same time, a highly […]