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
Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB) is proud to announce that its 2025 Richard J. Monaco Tee Off for Blindness Golf Tournament will be held on September 19th, 2025, 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
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…
As a child Rick was diagnosed with X-linked juvenile retinoschisis which is a condition characterized by impaired vision that begins in childhood. This disorder affects the retina , which is a specialized light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. When asked about giving advice to other blind individuals who desire upward mobility Rick said, “have confidence in yourself and through perseverance, you can overcome any obstacles, that’s how I got to where I am today.” Read More
Cameron Polom with ABC 15 toured Arizona Industries for the Blind on Friday, June 2 to learn more about its Distribution Services Unit. During his visit, Cameron had the opportunity to meet some of our staff, learn about their lives, and learn how we create opportunities for individuals in the great American Workforce. Watch the video clip on YouTube or read Cameron’s article on the ABC 15 website.
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