At AIB, our mission is to inspire individuals who are blind to achieve their maximum potential through meaningful employment. In line with this mission, we are proud to celebrate the growth of our team. In the past four years, 37 AIB team members have advanced into roles with increased pay and responsibility, underscoring our commitment … Read more
Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB) is proud to announce that its 2024 Richard J. Monaco Tee Off for Blindness Golf Tournament will be held on September 20th, 2024, with play beginning at 7:30AM. This year, the tournament will be held a Palm Valley Golf Course — located at 2211 N. Litchfield Road in Goodyear, … Read more
Meet the AIB team members working on our BDG packaging project.
This strategic collaboration allows AIB to showcase the genuine capabilities of an often-underestimated and underutilized workforce—delivering exceptional products and services while creating a workplace culture that is supportive of and respectful toward all employees. Download the full Press Release here…
President/CEO Chris Lafollette, Vice President Larry Mann and Public Policy Manager David Steinmetz traveled to Washington DC to meet with elected officials and Staff to advocate for Arizonians who are blind working in the AbilityOne program. The team discussed how important “informed choice” is for clients in the VR program, creating new careers for people … Read more
Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB) has shipped more than 5,000 multivitamins with folic acid to people in Arizona in less than four weeks, clearing a year long backlog. The partnership between AIB and Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of Nutrition and Physical Activity (BNPA) create and sustain careers for … Read more
Phoenix, Ariz.- Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Beyond Clothing that will create new career opportunities for Arizonians who are blind or visually impaired. Click to read the full Media Release.
“Disability: Part of the Equity Equation” is this year’s theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October, AIB celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. To learn more, check out this article about AIB on the Glendale Daily Planet Website.
Phoenix, Ariz.– House of Representatives Greg Stanton, D-9) toured the Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB Distribution Center in Phoenix, AZ., and heard personal stories from AIB employees who are blind achieving their version of the American Dream on Wednesday August 17, 2022. As an AbilityOne Champion Congressman Stanton demonstrates support for the AbilityOne Program … Read more
Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB) is proud to announce the return of the Annual Richard J. Monaco Tee Off for Blindness golf tournament on September 16, 2022 @ 7:30 AM at Falcon Dunes golf course. This premier event is AIB’s only fundraiser and one hundred percent of all proceeds will go towards providing employment … Read more