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“I am honored to receive the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award from Arizona Industries for the Blind,” said Rep. Yassamin Ansari. “AIB team members demonstrate every day that people who are blind bring valuable skills, talent and dedication to our workforce. I remain committed to supporting policies that expand employment opportunities and ensure that every person … Read more

Thanks to AIB’s ongoing advocacy efforts, additional members of Arizona’s congressional delegation have signed on as cosponsors of H.R. 1175, the Blind Americans Return to Work Act, legislation that removes barriers preventing blind Americans from pursuing meaningful employment. In a recently published Letter to the Editor, AIB Community & Public Relations Manager David Steinmetz thanks … Read more

For 30 years, the AbilityOne Base Supply Center (BSC) Program has been contributing to mission readiness, delivering essential supplies directly to those who serve while creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and Veterans. This milestone year, the nationwide celebration proudly kicked off at the AIB BSC located on Davis Monthan AFB, highlighting the … Read more

AIB participated in the 2026 Realizing America’s Promise NIB/NAEPB Conference, where advocates from across the country met with their congressional offices to highlight the impact of the AbilityOne Program and the importance of expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind. Advocate, David Steinmetz, who was featured in The Washington Times—shared his personal connection to … Read more

Disabilities transcends every race, gender, ethnicity and age group.  During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are grateful for David Steinmetz – sharing his personal experience is changing the perception of blindness while advancing opportunities for others in the community.

Anita Roman, Fox 10 News anchor visited Arizona Industries for the Blind to learn more about its Distribution Services Unit. During her visit, Anita was introduced to some of our team members, learning about their lives and how AIB creates opportunities for independence through rewarding careers. Watch the story here.

“The American Dream is real!  Moving to the United States has given me better economy (income), which enabled me to buy a house, raise a family and put my two daughters through college,” said Victor Ramos, Material Handler, Distribution Services Unit. Victor clearly remembers  the day he was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)…  “my first … Read more