CONNECTING THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY TO CLB
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is having an Employment Connection Fair on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. This event is for qualified blind and visually impaired individuals who are seeking employment in the following areas: Switchboard Operator, Mailroom Clerk, Help Desk, Document Prep Specialist. Please come dressed to interview and bring your most current resume.
Location: Martin Luther King Library 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Contact: Gail Snider gsnider@clb.org or 240 737 5170
The library is located near Gallery Place Metro Station on 9th Street NW, and Metro Center on 11th Street NW.
Showing posts with label Arizona Industries for the Blind. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arizona Industries for the Blind. Show all posts
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Focusworks AbilityOne Base Supply Center Blind Employees Featured in Arizona Department of Economic Services Video
Arizona Department of Economic Services has a new video featuring the 13th Anniversary of the Focusworks Base Supply Center and the 15th Anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Center program August 31, 2010.
This is a great overview of what the five blind and five sighted employees do in support of America's warfighters 24/7 365 days a year at Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, Arizona.
Focusworks is operated by Arizona Industries for the Blind. The Arizona Department of Economic Development is the state oversight agency for the AIB program and headed by Neal Young, Director.
Arizona Industries for the Blind is an associated non-profit agency that works with National Industries for the Blind on AbilityOne Program contracts that provide employment for people who are blind who make SKILCRAFT products or deliver quality services to the federal government and Department of Defense (DoD).
This is a great overview of what the five blind and five sighted employees do in support of America's warfighters 24/7 365 days a year at Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, Arizona.
Focusworks is operated by Arizona Industries for the Blind. The Arizona Department of Economic Development is the state oversight agency for the AIB program and headed by Neal Young, Director.
Arizona Industries for the Blind is an associated non-profit agency that works with National Industries for the Blind on AbilityOne Program contracts that provide employment for people who are blind who make SKILCRAFT products or deliver quality services to the federal government and Department of Defense (DoD).
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
West Valley View Newspaper Publishes NIB Editorial: Remember Blind Employees
The following Letter to the Editor was published by West Valley View Newspaper on September 7, 2010 following the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Focusworks AbilityOne Base Supply Center at Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, Arizona.
Editor:
As we approach Labor Day, I want to recognize the blind employees, military veterans and other staff who serve America at Luke AFB in Glendale, Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson and Yuma Marine Corp Air Station through the Arizona Industries for the Blind.
On Aug. 31, Focusworks will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Center program at its Luke AFB facility, where blind employees manage mission critical supply stores and outfit service men and women for deployment throughout the world 24/7 365 days a year. They also support local federal agencies including the Army National Guard, the Veteran's Administration, 161st Refueling, ROTC, the U.S Marshals and Homeland Security.
Unemployment runs nearly 70 percent nationwide for people who are blind. Having a good paying job with benefits provides Focusworks' blind employees access to the American dream of economic and personal freedom for themselves and their families in the West Valley communities of Avondale, Goodyear, Glendale and Phoenix.
Labor Day is a fitting time to recognize the contribution Americans who are blind make to our country.
Kevin A. Lynch
President and CEO
National Industries for the Blind
Arizona Industries for the Blind operates the Focusworks BSC, which is one of 140 AbilityOne Base Supply Centers that employ 300 people who are blind. These stores also provide jobs for a workforce of more than 40,000 people who are blind or severely disabled who make SKILCRAFT products and provide services through AbilityOne Program contracts with the federal government and Department of Defense.
National Industries for the Blind is one of two Central Non-Profit Agency (CNA) under the Javits Wagner O'Day Act. NIB's mission is to create personal and economic employment opportunities for people who are blind. NISH also a CNA whose mission is to create employment opportunities for people who are blind or severely disabled. AbilityOne is a government program administered by the Committee For Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. AbilityOne is the program name for the Javits Wagner O'Day (JWOD) Act.
Editor:
As we approach Labor Day, I want to recognize the blind employees, military veterans and other staff who serve America at Luke AFB in Glendale, Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson and Yuma Marine Corp Air Station through the Arizona Industries for the Blind.
On Aug. 31, Focusworks will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Center program at its Luke AFB facility, where blind employees manage mission critical supply stores and outfit service men and women for deployment throughout the world 24/7 365 days a year. They also support local federal agencies including the Army National Guard, the Veteran's Administration, 161st Refueling, ROTC, the U.S Marshals and Homeland Security.
Unemployment runs nearly 70 percent nationwide for people who are blind. Having a good paying job with benefits provides Focusworks' blind employees access to the American dream of economic and personal freedom for themselves and their families in the West Valley communities of Avondale, Goodyear, Glendale and Phoenix.
Labor Day is a fitting time to recognize the contribution Americans who are blind make to our country.
Kevin A. Lynch
President and CEO
National Industries for the Blind
Arizona Industries for the Blind operates the Focusworks BSC, which is one of 140 AbilityOne Base Supply Centers that employ 300 people who are blind. These stores also provide jobs for a workforce of more than 40,000 people who are blind or severely disabled who make SKILCRAFT products and provide services through AbilityOne Program contracts with the federal government and Department of Defense.
National Industries for the Blind is one of two Central Non-Profit Agency (CNA) under the Javits Wagner O'Day Act. NIB's mission is to create personal and economic employment opportunities for people who are blind. NISH also a CNA whose mission is to create employment opportunities for people who are blind or severely disabled. AbilityOne is a government program administered by the Committee For Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. AbilityOne is the program name for the Javits Wagner O'Day (JWOD) Act.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Arizona Industries for Blind AbilityOne BSC Celebration Luke Air Force Base
Focusworks AbilityOne Base Supply Center at Luke Air Force Base (pictured left)Arizona Industries for Blind Celebrates 15 years of Service at Luke Air Force Base: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 31, 2010
GLENDALE —Focusworks AbilityOne Base Supply Center, operated by Arizona Industries for the Blind, will host a “Community Appreciation Day” at Luke Air Force Base, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 to celebrate 15 years of providing support to America’s servicemen and women and jobs for people who are blind or disabled.
The program will begin at 11:00 AM at Luke AFB. Please use the South Gate to enter the facilities. Because of security considerations, please plan to arrive no later than 10:15 AM.
For press credentials clearance, and maps showing how to reach the event, please contact Rob Vernon – 703-741-7536.**
WHAT: Celebrating 15th Anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Center program’s service to the U.S. Military and federal government
WHO:
* Luke AFB Base Representatives
* DES Director Neal Young
* Glendale Vice Mayor Steven Frate
* Goodyear Vice Mayor Georgia Lord
* Avondale Vice Mayor Jim McDonald
* Representative from U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl
* Kevin Lynch, President & CEO, National Industries for the Blind
* James Omvig, Vice Chair, Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled
WHEN: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Program begins at 11:00 AM
** NOTE: Media wishing to attend the event should arrive no later than 10:15 AM
WHERE: Luke AFB. Visitors must use the South Gate.
About Arizona Industries for the Blind: Focusworks BSC Stores
Focusworks supplies Luke AFB, Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson and the Yuma Marine Air Corps Station with uniform equipment, office supplies, furniture and other basic supplies at base stores that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Arizona Industries for the Blind, which is part of the Arizona Department of Economic Security, employs 75 legally blind individuals. The National Industries for the Blind and its 89 non-profit associated agencies employ 6,000 people who are blind through the AbilityOne Program. A total of 45,000 people who are blind or severely disabled are employed in producing products and services sold to the federal government and U.S. Military through the AbilityOne Program.
For Immediate Release Contact: Rob Vernon
August 24, 2010
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