NIB Connection

National Industries for the Blind (NIB) has received the 3 Star Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards program, based on its strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. “National Industries for the Blind has demonstrated outstanding support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the […]

It was only a few short months ago that we were in the midst of the 2024 NIB/NAEPB Training Conference and Expo. Held October 14-18 in Arlington, VA, more than 900 registrants from across the country attended the four-day event. If you weren’t able to be there, or want to relive some of its outstanding […]

More than 20 attendees from NIB and its associated nonprofit agencies participated in the 2024 NIB Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Forum held December 11-12 in Tyler, Texas. Co-hosted by Horizon Industries (a division of East Texas Lighthouse), the 2024 Forum provided the opportunity for NPA staff ranging from plant managers to operations, compliance, and agency leaders to […]

The AbilityOne Base Supply Center® (BSC) program, an outlet for sales of SKILCRAFT® products, also offers people opportunities for employment and training in more than just manufacturing and retail jobs. This year, the BSC Excellence Awards commend three outstanding stores: Department of Energy (DOE) in Washington, D.C., operated by IFB Solutions The DOE BSC opened […]

In 2024, several additional AbilityOne Base Supply Centers® (BSCs) opened, bringing the total number to 162 nationwide. The AbilityOne BSC program harnesses the resources of a nation-wide network of providers to offer thousands of quality products to government and military customers. Located on military bases and federal installations across the country, BSCs offer one-stop shopping to […]

The fall edition of Opportunity magazine is here! In this issue, we proudly highlight the 2024 Employee of the Year winners and nominees, and recognize our exceptional federal and private-sector partners, customers, and associated nonprofit agencies dedicated to empowering people who are blind through meaningful employment. We also celebrate employee milestones and spotlight recent exciting news and […]

National Industries for the Blind (NIB) has been selected as a Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business (MSEP SB) partner. NIB learned of the distinction in a letter signed by C. Eddy Mentzer, associate director of Military Family Readiness Policy and program manager of Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) for the Department of Defense […]

For 85 years, National Industries for the Blind’s enduring mission has been creating and sustaining employment opportunities for people who are blind. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for people with a disability is about twice as high as the rate for people without a disability. NIB strives to change those […]

The 2024 NIB/NAEPB Training Conference and Expo was a smashing success, with over 900 registrants from across the country attending the four-day event held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. New this year were panel discussions with NIB associated nonprofit agency CEOs – including one composed of female CEOs who shared the […]

The annual Training Conference and Expo (TCE), sponsored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and the National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind (NAEPB), is less than a week away! During TCE, NIB will host AccessTech, a smart office and accessible technology showcase that will be open to the public. Highlights […]