Arizona Industries for the Blind

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Partners with ReBokeh to Provide Free Assistive Technology for Travelers | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Stay informed about the latest news and developments from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Read our press releases for the most current information.

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Mississippi Workers, Global Impact – Mississippi Business Journal In downtown Jackson and across Mississippi, LCI is proving that manufacturing and distribution operations can do more than move products. They can change lives.

Advocacy in action. Staff from the Office of Congressman Abraham Hamadeh met with AIB leadership to learn more about our mission of supporting the warfighter while creating meaningful employment opportunities for Americans who are blind across the state.
As a result of these conversations, Congressman Hamadeh committed to cosponsoring H.R. 1175, the Blind Americans Return to Work Act. We thank the Congressman for taking this important step toward expanding opportunities and advancing workforce participation for Americans who are blind.

Recently, Michelle Shine, Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for Representative Greg Stanton toured AIB’s fulfillment center, met with the Congressman’s constituents and heard firsthand how AIB has positively impacted their lives. Michelle also provided AIB leadership with an update on efforts to establish a 1% AbilityOne Utilization Goal in FY27.

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Braille & beyond: Students learn about navigating an unseen world Children’s House students at Grand Rapids Montessori Academy spent a day exploring what life is like for individuals with visual impairments.

Join Team AIB Amigo’s for the 2026 Foundation Fighting Blindness VisionWalk! This event brings our community together to support research and raise awareness for vision-saving treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
Whether you walk, donate, or help spread the word, your participation makes a meaningful impact. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with coworkers while supporting an important cause.

When: Sunday March 22, 2026 @ 8:00
Where: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85012
Register online

Check out AIB AMIGOS' team fundraising page for Foundation Fighting Blindness Come out with AIB Amigos, Join us for Vision Walk!

Last week, we joined nearly 100 enterprise nonprofit agencies from across the United States for Advocacy Day in Washington D.C., sharing powerful stories of independence and financial stability made possible through competitive employment.
Together, we highlighted how meaningful employment transforms lives , creating opportunity, dignity, and long-term economic impact for individuals with disabilities, their families and communities.
A special thank you to Chris LaFollette, Larry Mann and David Steinmetz for representing our team members across the State, meeting with nine Members of Congress including Rep. Juan Ciscomaniuan and Rep. Adelita Grijalva to advance policies that support workforce inclusion and expand opportunities for people with disabilities.

Thank you, David Steinmetz for showing up, speaking up and advocating for those who are still waiting on the sidelines.

Advocates lobby lawmakers to boost jobs for the blind via defense contracting program David Steinmetz slowly lost his vision after being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa when he was a teenager. Now he’s lobbying Congress to expand use of the AbilityOne federal contracting program that works with nonprofits like AIB to provide job opportunities to Americans who are blind or have ...

Nice article on how the AbilityOne Program is creating jobs for 2,500 veterans and wounded warriors.

AbilityOne Program: Employment with Purpose for Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors Americans who are blind or have significant disabilities, including wounded warriors and veterans, can benefit from the AbilityOne Program. Under the U.S. AbilityOne Commission and in partnership with the VA and Military Wounded Warrior programs, veterans and wounded warriors regain meaningful and e...

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The NFL is testing a tactile device that lets blind fans feel the Super Bowl in real time The technology, developed by Seattle-based startup OneCourt, resembles a thick tablet etched with raised outlines of a football field. Beneath those lines, sensors pulse in patterns that...