Press Releases

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

For all media inquiries, email us at media@nib.org.

National Industries for the Blind Names Soraya Correa as New President and CEO

Current President and CEO Kevin Lynch will retire in April after 30 years with NIB   ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Industries for the Blind, the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, announced that Soraya Correa will be the organization’s next president and CEO, following an extensive nationwide search. Kevin Lynch, who has been NIB […]

January is National Braille Literacy Month and National Industries for the Blind Recognizes the Relevance of the 200-Year-Old Communications Tool

Even with growing technologies to assist those who are blind or vision impaired, braille is still practical ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Industries for the Blind, the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, is celebrating National Braille Literacy Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017 approximately six million Americans reported […]

New Podcast Champions the Brilliance and Resilience of the Blind and Visually Impaired Community

Heard & Empowered features in-depth interviews and personal stories of overcoming adversity   ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Industries for the Blind (NIB) has launched a groundbreaking podcast that shares job and career insights, inspiration, and insider tips specifically tailored to the blind and visually impaired community. Working-age people who are blind have an unemployment rate of 70%. […]

A 55-Year-Old Pen is Still Transforming Lives

Embraced by the U.S. government and military, an iconic SKILCRAFT pen has been made according to 16-page specifications by National Industries for the Blind since 1968   ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Industries for the Blind, the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, celebrated its 85th anniversary this year. At the same time, a highly […]

National Industries for the Blind Partners with America’s VetDogs to Provide Dog Collars and Leashes

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, has partnered with America’s VetDogs, a national nonprofit that trains and places guide and service dogs with veterans, first responders, and active duty service members with disabilities, to produce America’s VetDogs-branded dog collars and leashes. These products are […]