WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN THE COUNTRY.

Industries for the Blind began in 1936 as a two-room shop in downtown Winston-Salem, with only six blind workers, in an effort to provide employment opportunities to persons who were blind or visually impaired.  MOREimage for more button

IFB employee Tim Smith

IFB employee Tim Smith, who has been blind since his teens, uses specialized equipment to close up a mattress in the final stage of production.

STORIES OF SUCCESS
Living Well Beyond 20/20

Living Well Beyond 20/20: The Community Low Vision Center will be a vital resource for people in the Asheville community who suffer from multiple eye conditions.
 

Living Well Beyond 20/20
IFB Optical Services Office Assistant Stephanie Davis

IFB Optical Services Office Assistant Stephanie Davis has gained confidence, poise and new ambitions.
 

STORIES OF SUCCESS