National Network of Agencies
NIB Associated Agency Bulletin Board (password protected)
NIB associated agencies provide people who are blind with employment and rehabilitative services such as early childhood intervention, adult literacy, low vision examinations and aids, Braille literacy, nutritional/health services, occupational/physical therapy, personal and career counseling, recreation, transportation, mobility, daily living skills, employment training, and more.
NIB associated agencies provide people who are blind with employment and rehabilitative services such as early childhood intervention, adult literacy, low vision examinations and aids, Braille literacy, nutritional/health services, occupational/physical therapy, personal and career counseling, recreation, transportation, mobility, daily living skills, employment training, and more.
Our associated agencies are the largest providers of employment to Americans who are blind, presenting them with the opportunity to master the most skilled positions based on their interests, skills and abilities. By harnessing the demand and purchasing power of the federal government, NIB and its associated agencies supply federal markets with a selection of more than 3,500 quality products and services under the trade name SKILCRAFT®— manufactured and provided by people who are blind at 90 associated agencies across the nation.
Similar to all government contractors, NIB associated agencies meet the same provisions for quality and contract requirements. They offer good wages and fringe benefits, meet Department of Labor and other workplace regulations, and present promotional opportunities. In addition, NIB and associated agencies:
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Employ more than 6,100 people who are blind each year
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Pay more than $100 million per year in wages and benefits for full and part-time employees
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Offer rehabilitative services to more than 183,000 persons who are blind nationwide
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Operate in more than 140 base supply centers
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Deliver millions of dollars worth of products and services to federal, state and commercial markets per year
Our associated agencies are listed on this page by state in alphabetical order. Select a letter from the following list, which corresponds to the state of your choice, to view the NIB associated agencies in your area. (All links to agencies open to a new window.)
