Press Room | Press Releases

NIB reinforces its message by connecting with the media around the country, both as an organization and on behalf of our 90 associated agencies. Below are our most recent media releases.

April 11, 2012: National Industries for the Blind President and CEO Selected for LEAD VIRGINIA

April 4, 2012: National Industries for the Blind Seeks Applicants for Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology Scholarship

February 9, 2012: National Industries for the Blind Announces Appointments to Board of Directors  

January 6, 2012: Rep. Brooks Commends Redstone Arsenal Base Supply Center for Outstanding Customer Service and Commitment to Creating Employment for People Who Are Blind 

January 5, 2012: Former Defense Commissary Executive Joins National Industries for the Blind

December 1, 2011: National Industries for the Blind Named One of 2012 Best Places to Work by Virginia Business

November 10, 2011:  National Industries for the Blind Honors Veterans; Participates in "Make it Meaningful" Initiative With Library of Congress to Mark Veterans Day    

October 25, 2011: Federal Aviation Administration Contracts with National Industries for the Blind for Closeout Services 

August 10, 2011:  National Industries for the Blind Signs as Title Sponsor of National Half Marathon Championship for Visually Impaired

July 25, 2011:  Leadership Greater Washington Selects New Class of Leaders

July 20, 2011:  New Navy Mail Center to Employ Blind/Visually Impaired Individuals

July 12, 2011:  NIB’s Business Leaders Program To Be Honored With ASAE Summit Award

 
June 14, 2011: Boeing^® Selects SKILCRAFT^® to Provide Office Supplies Distributed by OfficeMax Through AbilityOne^® Program

May 16, 2011: National Industries for the Blind Recognizes Defense Acquisition University Employee for Contributions to AbilityOne Contract Management Support Training Program

May 12, 2011: ComputerWorld Honors Program to Recognize NIB for Enterprise Resource Planning Project

May 11, 2011: National Industries for the Blind and GSA Join Forces to Enhance Service to Federal Customers

April 7, 2011: Lions Industries for the Blind to Celebrate 40th Anniversary

April 1, 2011: USDA Awards Certified Biobased Product Label to Goods from National Industries for the Blind Associated Nonprofit Agencies

February 7, 2011: Paperclips Base Supply Store Salutes MacDill AFB for 10 Years of Support at Special Customer Event February 8

December 16, 2010: National Industries for the Blind Calls for Increased Internet Accessibility at Department of Justice Public Hearing

October 28, 2010: Decorated Veteran Helping People Who Are Blind Find Employment

October 8, 2010: National Industries for the Blind Honors Leading Human Resources Advocate

October 8, 2010: National Industries for the Blind Announces Winner of Salmon Employee of the Year Award

October 8, 2010: National Industries for the Blind Announces Winner of Samuelson Career Achievement Award

August 16, 2010: AbilityOne Base Supply Centers Mark 15 Years

July 30, 2010: Chairman Ed Towns Earns the "Spirit of Independence Award" from National Industries for the Blind

June 18, 2010: Rear Admiral Steven J. Romano, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy Commander, Navy Exchange Service Command to Sign Memorandum of Understanding With National Industries for the Blind

March 25, 2010: Chairman Ed Towns Breaks Down Bureaucratic Barriers to Good Paying Jobs for People Who Are Blind

March 19, 2010: Congressman Rodney Alexander Receives Prestigious AbilityOne Champion Award from Louisiana Association for the Blind

March 19, 2010: Congressman Gregg Harper Receives Prestigious AbilityOne Champion Award from Mississippi Industries for the Blind

March 19, 2010: Congressman Walter Jones Receives Prestigious AbilityOne Champion Award from RLCB

July 31, 2009:  National Industries for the Blind Supports Minimum Wages for all AbilityOne Contract Employees