Press Release
For Immediate Release - October 13, 2006

Contact: Rob Ennamorato - Communications Specialist - (410) 737-2615 --

rennamorato@bism.org

BISM hosts Community Awareness Day on October 16, 2006

Baltimore, MD - Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) hosts Community Awareness Day on October 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

In recognition of National Disability Employee Awareness Month and White Cane Day, BISM is proud to host Community Awareness Day on October 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Baltimore facility located on 3345 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21227.

This event will be a great occasion for the citizens of Baltimore and surrounding counties to tour our incredible Baltimore facility and learn more about the multitude of opportunities offered at BISM. We are a not-for-profit organization that provides blind and visually impaired people of Maryland with state-of-the-art life skills training and a full range of employment opportunities. Our organization's mission is to instill self-confidence and increase the independence of our Associates and students. BISM's training department provides specialized programs for youth, adults and seniors, while our manufacturing operations produce a variety of products that support our State and Federal governments.

Community Awareness Day also includes the following fun and informative services and activities for all visitors:

Free Vision Screenings courtesy of Society for the Prevention of Blindness

Free Health Screenings courtesy of St. Agnes Hospital

Accessible Voting Machine Demonstrations

The American Red Cross Blood Drive

"Access Alley" Technology Fair – consists of companies that provide technology for the blind and visually impaired.

Bake Sale to benefit BISM Buddies

BISM staff and students will be available to answer media inquiries throughout the event. For more information about our Community Awareness Day, please contact Mr. Ennamorato. For more information about BISM, visit www.bism.org.