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ADDRESSES

Headquarters

National Industries for the Blind
1310 Braddock Place
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-1691
Phone: (703) 310-0500

Technical Center
National Industries for the Blind
13665 Lakefront Drive
Earth City, Missouri 63045
Phone: (314) 739-8005

 

GETTING TO NIB HEADQUARTERS

By Metro

Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines serve the Braddock Road Metro Station. Our building is directly across from the Braddock Road Metro Station.  As you exit the Metro Station, turn left and follow the sidewalk to the first intersection.  Cross the road and go directly to the red brick building just ahead on your right.

Online fares and schedules

 

By Bus

Metrobus and DASH service is available at the Braddock Road Metro station.

Metrobus lines 10A, 10B, 10P
DASH lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 34

 

By Taxi Service

Red Top Cab (703-522-3333) is the preferred taxi company for NIB staff and guests. Tell the drive to take you to the 800 block of West Street, Alexandria, VA. 

 

By Car
Due to on-going construction on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge project, there may be unexpected detours from the directions listed below.  Please watch the traffic signs carefully.

From I-395 Northbound (Beltway Outer Loop)
Take Exit 177B - US ROUTE 1 N - stay in the left-hand lane
Turn LEFT onto RICHMOND HIGHWAY / US Route 1 N - becomes Patrick Street
Turn LEFT onto
WYTHE ST.
Turn RIGHT onto FAYETTE ST.
Take the 2nd LEFT onto BRADDOCK PLACE (Note: Street sign may be hidden by trees). 
Proceed to the traffic circle and turn RIGHT into VISITOR PARKING.

From I-395 Southbound (Beltway Inner Loop)
Take Exit 177B - US ROUTE 1 N
Merge onto
PATRICK ST / US Route 1 North
Turn LEFT onto
WYTHE ST.
Turn RIGHT onto
FAYETTE ST.
Take the 2nd LEFT onto BRADDOCK PLACE (Note: Street sign may be hidden by trees). 
Proceed to the traffic circle and turn RIGHT into VISITOR PARKING.

From Washington, DC / I-395 Southbound
Take Exit 8C - US ROUTE 1 S
Go STRAIGHT at the stoplight onto HAYES ST.
Turn LEFT onto 15th ST.

Turn RIGHT onto
JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY / US ROUTE 1 SOUTH - becomes HENRY ST.
Turn RIGHT onto
WYTHE ST.
Turn RIGHT onto FAYETTE ST.
Take the 2nd LEFT onto BRADDOCK PLACE (Note: Street sign may be hidden by trees). 
Proceed to the traffic circle and turn RIGHT into VISITOR PARKING.

From Arlington / George Washington Parkway Southbound
George Washington Parkway becomes NORTH WASHINGTON ST.
Turn RIGHT onto WYTHE ST.
Turn RIGHT onto
NORTH FAYETTE ST.
Take the 2nd LEFT onto BRADDOCK PLACE (Note: Street sign may be hidden by trees). 
Proceed to the traffic circle and turn RIGHT into VISITOR PARKING.    

From I-395 – Northbound
Take Exit 7A – SOUTH GLEBE RD / VA-120.
Turn RIGHT onto
JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY / US-1 S - becomes HENRY ST.
Turn RIGHT onto WYTHE ST.

Turn RIGHT onto FAYETTE ST
Take the 2nd LEFT onto BRADDOCK PLACE (Note: Street sign may be hidden by trees). 
Proceed to the traffic circle and turn RIGHT into VISITOR PARKING.   

 

Online Maps and Directions

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Parking

Street Parking

Two-hour parking (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday) is available on West Street and on Braddock Place.  Three-hour parking ( 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday) is available on Fayette Street on on Madison Street (except 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Mondays).  Towing is strictly enforced.

Currently there are no residency restrictions on street parking. However, Alexandria is debating the imposition of permit requirements for street parking. The best advice is to read the signs carefully when parking on the street.

Visitor Parking

There is covered visitor parking to the north of our building. Entry is available by taking the second right-hand turn from the Braddock Place circle.  Visitors must take a ticket upon entering, the rate is $2.00 per hour with an $8.00 per day maximum.



Airport and Hotel Accommodations

Airports

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is one stop away from our offices on the Metro, just minutes away. The Metro is conveniently accessible from all gates and all airlines at DCA.

When transit timing and convenience are important to the traveler, DCA would be the choice.

Dulles Airport is about 30 miles from Braddock Place . Travel time will vary widely depending on time of day. Cab fare to Braddock Place is about $50 one way. Shared ride services are available.

 

Hotels and Lodging

While there are several hotels in the Alexandria and Crystal City area, the following three have been inspected and reviewed by NIB staff and are recommended for their accommodations, rates, and convenience to dining and entertainment:

Hilton Alexandria Old Town
1767 King Street
Alexandria, VA  22314
703-837-0440
Metro Accessible (King St. Metro Station)

Residence
Inn Alexandria Old Town
1456 Duke Street
Alexandria
, VA

703-548-5474
Metro Accessible (King St. Metro Station)

Hyatt Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington , VA
703-418-1234
Metro Accessible
(Crystal City Metro Station)

Sheraton Suites Old Town
801 North St Asaph Street
Alexandria , VA
703-836-4700
Shuttle Service (Reagan National Airport & Metro)

 

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Careers at NIB -- E-mail: hr@NIB.org
Product Development – E-mail: BusinessDev@NIB.org
Services/Service Contracts – E-mail: Services@NIB.org
SKILCRAFT Product Information – E-mail: Customer_Service@NIB.org
Technical problems with Web site – E-mail: webmaster@NIB.org
Web site accessibility – E-mail: 508Team@NIB.org

Government sales contacts
Toll free number (877) 884-5835

 


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