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NIB's new President and CEO Soraya Correa is ready to lead NIB into its next chapter. She is thrilled to join the NIB community and dedicated to furthering our enduring mission to enhance the personal and economic independence of people who are blind. ow.ly/qUfE50RvawH

On this week's episode of Heard and Empowered, NIB Public Policy Specialist Vivian Fridas discusses the true power of advocacy – whether on Capitol Hill or at home. ow.ly/3Xen50RvjUo

It's #AccessibleTechTuesday! Ashirase is a wearable navigation aid by Honda that guides people who are visually impaired with in-shoe vibrations. Walk confidently to your destination, your hearing unobstructed, your path clear. ow.ly/v0Cs50RyR6j #Ashirase #TechForGood

May is Military Appreciation Month, a time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Let's acknowledge their sacrifices and express our gratitude. Join us in celebrating our nation's heroes! #NationalIndustriesForTheBlind #MilitaryAppreciationMonth

On this week's episode of Heard & Empowered, Hoby Wedler dives deep into the world of policy change and advocacy with former Congressman Luke Messer and Jeff Mittman, president and CEO of Bosma Enterprises. Listen now: ow.ly/n77V50RARkn

Today is #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay; #DidYouKnow NIB provides veterans and military spouses who are blind, visually impaired, or have other disabilities with a wide range of career options? Learn more: ow.ly/8URZ50RCaTb. #NationalIndustriesForTheBlind

Our Advocates gathered last night to kickstart the 2024 NIB/NAEPB Public Policy Forum. NIB's President and CEO Soraya Correa & NAEPB President Jeff Mittman delivered inspiring messages that energized the team for an exciting week ahead! #ChampionEmploymentGrowth

Meet the '24 class of Advocates for Leadership and Employment program. Learn more about each Advocate here: ow.ly/C2pf50RAVQZ #ChampionEmploymentGrowth #NIBadvocacy

Day three of the NIB/NAEPB Public Policy Forum is off to a strong start! Our Advocates are on the Hill today encouraging their elected officials to support a 1% AbilityOne Program utilization goal for the Department of Defense. #ChampionEmploymentGrowth

Explore with touch on #AccessibleTechTuesday! Meet Dot Pad, a tactile display making digital images touchable for people who are visually impaired. Every dot tells a story, from graphs to photos. Discover a new dimension of accessibility. ow.ly/fECi50RPI5C #TouchTheFuture

On this week's episode of Heard and Empowered, Rob Buettner of Beyond Vision shares his journey from starting a business that distributed low-vision technology products to advocating for policy change. Listen now: ow.ly/W03q50RUBfA

This week's episode of Heard and Empowered, MaryBeth Clare of Envision shares her journey from sudden vision loss to national employee of the year. Hear her strategies for taking ownership of your working environment and overcoming adversity! Listen now: ow.ly/Ee6X50S46Y9

NIB's spring '24 #OpportunityMagazine is out! Dive into our podcast, learn how Advocates for Leadership & Employment #ChampionEmploymentGrowth, recap the 2024 Public Policy Forum, agency spotlight, & tech insights. Get your copy today ow.ly/ynOq50S8SSP #DisabilityEmployment

On #FlagDay, we celebrate tactile American flags, making patriotism accessible to people who are #blind or have #lowvision through unique textures and patterns. Proudly presenting them to our allies in the mission to #ChampionEmploymentGrowth and empower independence.

NIB-associated agencies paid over $165M in wages to employees who are #blind last year, advancing personal & economic independence through meaningful employment. See the impact in your area with our interactive map: ow.ly/B4xm50SkNQR #ChampionEmploymentGrowth

NIB is urging Congress to adopt a 1% AbilityOne Program goal for the Department of Defense. With an $825B budget, this can boost jobs for the blind. Learn more: nib.org/champion-emplo… #ChampionEmploymentGrowth #AbilityOne #DisabilityEmployment #AccessibilityMatters

Today we celebrate the signing of the Wagner O'Day Act, groundbreaking legislation in creating #employmentopportunities for individuals with disabilities. Let's continue to champion disability rights and create a more inclusive world! #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters

Listen to #HeardAndEmpowered, a #podcast for job inspiration and #careeropportunities for the #blind and #visuallyimpaired, hosted by Dr. Hoby Wedler and presented by NIB. Listen now: ow.ly/LKA450St235. Subscribe and follow for updates.

Today we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! This groundbreaking legislation has had a profound impact on promoting accessibility and equality for people with disabilities. #InclusionForAll #ADA34 #DisabilityEmployment

NIB's Charlie Mitchell and NSITE's Doug Goist—currently playing for Team USA in the 2025 International Blind Ice Hockey Series—were featured on WUSA9’s “The Heart of It.” Their journey from the Washington Blind Hockey Club to life-changing careers and teamwork is truly inspiring.