Products and Services

"So many people don't realize how many Americans are out there who want to work, who want to contribute and be taxpayers rather than tax takers in our society... When I tell them about who makes SKILCRAFT products, their reactions tend to be, 'of course we want to buy from people who are blind or have severe disabilities.'"

—Debra Sonderman, Department of the Interior

Partnering with the federal government…
It’s all about creating economic independence. Pride in a job well done. Work opportunities for people who are blind or have other disabilities.

Producing SKILCRAFT items from the everyday to the unexpected…
Did you know that the SKILCRAFT sponge that soaked up rainwater and helped keep US Air Force Captain Scott O’Grady alive when he was shot down in Bosnia was made by people who are blind? Or that people who are blind supply the instrument panel lighting used on Air Force One? 

Providing new service contract options…
In addition to the many products manufactured by people with disabilities, the JWOD program offers a myriad of SKILCRAFT service contract opportunities for Americans who are blind or severely disabled to meet your needs in Federal agencies and commercial businesses. Technological advances and adaptive equipment have opened up a whole new service world for individuals who are blind or have other disabilities, which enables them to perform and excel in their service professions.  Similar to the process for producing and distributing products, the NIB service development team works with our associated agencies to train service employees in performing their jobs to our customers’ satisfaction – many times, far excelling expectations.

Making the right choice with SKILCRAFT products and services…
When you purchase a SKILCRAFT product or service contract, you’re being proactive in fulfilling your JWOD obligation; you’re buying from a preferred source; you’re receiving excellent products at fair market values; and you’re making the right choice!

Dr. Kenneth Oscar from the Committee for Purchase stands behind the products made with pride by Americans who are blind, "The feedback I get from our buyers and our customers is they like buying JWOD products and services because the people are reliable. When they ask for a product, they get it. A high level of integrity, hard work and conscientiousness. The products sell themselves. All we need to do is let people know about them…."

With SKILCRAFT, even the smallest, least-expensive products make the biggest impressions to our customers. Take a look at what a loyal customer said about the SKILCRAFT AlphaGrip pen:

“I recently got hold of one of your writing instruments called the “AlphaGrip.” It is a ballpoint pen, and I really enjoyed writing with it. I suffer from arthritis, and it really made a difference when I was writing.” 

—Kacey Gilbert

The NIB team, associated agencies and employees stand behind their commitment of providing you with quality, value and convenience, now and in the future. Click one of the following links for more information or to purchase a product:

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