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National Industries for the Blind. Dedicated to creating jobs for Americans who are blind since 1938. #SKILCRAFT
Alexandria, VA
Joined June 2009
Did you know today is #WorldDiabetesDay? Terrie Collins, NIB 2024 Employee of the Year, lost her vision due to diabetic retinopathy. At Alphapointe, she found support, employment, and confidence - showing that vision loss isn’t a barrier to meaningful work. #DiabeticRetinopathy
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Today, we honor the courage, dedication, and service of our nation’s veterans. At NIB, we’re proud to have 20 veterans on our team who continue their spirit of service every day. #VeteransDay #NIB #VeteranEmployment #MissionDriven
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We’re excited to announce the training tracks for NIB’s Spring 2026 Conference! 🌟 Join us in DC for a week of learning, collaboration & innovation to advance employment for people who are blind. 📅 Feb. 24–28, 2026 🔗 https://t.co/462qaUcEjn
#NIBConference2026 #NIB
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The Premier Event to Empower Employment for People Who Are Blind. February 24-28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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On #NationalLouisianaDay, we’re proud to spotlight two NIB associated nonprofit agencies - Louisiana Association for the Blind & Lighthouse Louisiana! Pictured: Representatives meeting with Senator John Kennedy on Capitol Hill. Find a local agency: https://t.co/JoAMs5OlEC
#NIB
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Celebrating 30 Years of AbilityOne Base Supply Centers! From one store at Fort Bragg in 1995 to 165 nationwide, BSCs have created jobs, served our military, and strengthened communities for three decades. Join us in honoring this milestone! #AbilityOne #BSC30thAnniversary
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After a 15-year Navy career, Matt Koch lost most of his vision; & found a new mission. Now GM at Virginia Industries for the Blind, he leads 160 employees, half of whom are blind, creating meaningful careers that change lives. Listen! https://t.co/UU1t4gjxSo
#HeardAndEmpowered
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"We don’t just fill jobs...we build futures." – Soraya Correa, NIB CEO In part 2 of her Federal News Network interview, she shares how NIB's accessible practices can strengthen the federal workforce. Watch: https://t.co/kgDTJdsJXP…
#NIB #NSITE #Accessibility
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November is Military Family Appreciation Month, a time to honor the families who serve alongside our service members. Through NIB’s Military Resale Program, employees proudly deliver SKILCRAFT® products to commissaries and exchanges worldwide. #MilitaryFamilyMonth #SKILCRAFT #NIB
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This #JobActionDay, we celebrate those taking bold steps toward career growth, and the organizations making it possible. Through NSITE, NIB supports career pathways for people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired. Learn more: https://t.co/p0r3VSjCGD
#NIB #NSITE
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This week, NIB hosted two events at our Alexandria HQ! The New Executives Orientation welcomed 25 leaders from across the country, and the AbilityOne Business Operations Forum brought together 38 attendees to share best practices and explore new opportunities. #NIB #AbilityOne
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Happy Halloween from National Industries for the Blind! We wish everyone a fun, safe, and spooky holiday 🎃 #NIB #HappyHalloween
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Yesterday, NSITE’s Doug Goist joined FOX 5 to share his story & challenge perceptions about blindness & employment. “We’re all just one diagnosis or accident away from disability. Talent and value don’t disappear, they adapt.” Watch the interview https://t.co/OqW2V9aAhc
#NSITE
fox5dc.com
October is National Disability Employment Month as well as National Blind Awareness Month. Doug Goist is program manager for workforce development at NSITE, the talent management division of National...
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Happy 78th Birthday to the @USAirForce! Here’s a throwback featuring our classic SKILCRAFT tactical pens, used by U.S. military personnel when they need a pen that will write in any condition: extreme heat, cold, darkness, rain, or thousands of feet up in the air.
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NIB President and CEO Soraya Correa joined @FedNewsNet’s Terry Gerton to discuss how NIB is redefining what it means to create opportunity and empowering Americans who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired through meaningful employment. Read now:
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Yesterday we were honored to host Soraya Correa (President/CEO - NIB), Jeffrey Hawting (SVP, Business Ops - NIB), & Chris Burke (Exec. Director - NYSPSP) for lunch and a tour. A great opportunity to discuss our shared mission and the amazing work our team does daily. @NatIndBlind
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NIB's Charlie Mitchell and NSITE's Doug Goist—currently playing for Team USA in the 2025 International Blind Ice Hockey Series—were featured on WUSA9’s “The Heart of It.” Their journey from the Washington Blind Hockey Club to life-changing careers and teamwork is truly inspiring.
“Sometimes it surprises people that it is blind hockey,” said Mike McCown, the team’s coach. Here's how the Washington Blind Hockey Club is helping athletes with little to no eye sight find freedom on the ice: https://t.co/4ItrCA0Q3Z
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Today we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! This groundbreaking legislation has had a profound impact on promoting accessibility and equality for people with disabilities. #InclusionForAll #ADA34 #DisabilityEmployment
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Listen to #HeardAndEmpowered, a #podcast for job inspiration and #careeropportunities for the #blind and #visuallyimpaired, hosted by Dr. Hoby Wedler and presented by NIB. Listen now: https://t.co/5LY0226MjH. Subscribe and follow for updates.
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Today we celebrate the signing of the Wagner O'Day Act, groundbreaking legislation in creating #employmentopportunities for individuals with disabilities. Let's continue to champion disability rights and create a more inclusive world! #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters
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NIB is urging Congress to adopt a 1% AbilityOne Program goal for the Department of Defense. With an $825B budget, this can boost jobs for the blind. Learn more: https://t.co/6Pmy9xch8p
#ChampionEmploymentGrowth #AbilityOne #DisabilityEmployment #AccessibilityMatters
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