Affiliations: Director of Rehabilitation, National Industries for
the Blind, 1901 North Beauregard Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22311-1727,
USA | Research Scientist I, RRTC on Blindness and Low
Vision, P.O.Box 6189, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA. Tel.: +1 601 325 2001;
Fax: +1 601 325 8989
Note: [] Executive Director, Blind Work Association, 55 Washington
Street, Binghamton, NY 13901, USA. Tel.: +1 607 724 2428; Fax: +1 607 771 8045
Abstract: National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and industries associated
with it have increased the employment options available to persons who are
blind through diversification of jobs beyond traditional production operations.
Current employment opportunities include service occupations, placement in
community or federal government sites through contract employment with NIB or
an associated industry, and telecommuting positions through use of technology.
NIB and the industries associated with it continue to expand employment
opportunities in response to consumer input, changes in the labor force, and
the evolving business economy.
