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Publications and Resources
IFB Annual Reports
IFB Newsletters
Summer 2008 Newsletter (audio only)
IFB Video
Summer Enrichment Program- July 30-August 3, 2007
Vision Movie by NC School of Arts
Commodore Funderburk video
ABP Publications
2009 A Brighter Path Foundation Annual Report
A Brighter Path Foundation Capabilities Brochure
ABP Newsletters
Relevant IFB Links
National Industries for the Blind (NIB)
Seven out of ten working age Americans who are blind are not employed. It is the mission of the National Industries for the Blind (NIB) to enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of persons who are blind, primarily through creating, sustaining and improving employment. NIB and its associated agencies serve as the largest program responsible for the employment of people who are blind through the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act.
President’s Committee for Purchase
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is the independent federal agency that administers the AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program's mission is to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities in the manufacture and delivery of products and services to the federal government.
The AbilityOne Program, helps thousands of people who are blind or have other severe disabilities find employment. The program coordinates its activities with nonprofit organizations across the country to employ these individuals and provide goods and services to the federal government at a fair price.
