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Empowering the Blind Community

Blind Industries & Services of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing career and training resources to blind residents of Maryland.

Providing Evolving Opportunities for the Visually Impaired

BISM is a Global Leader, recognized for providing stable career opportunities, innovative rehabilitation programs, and quality products, services, and resources for the blind and visually impaired community.

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Products

Learn about products that are made, manufactured, remanufactured, or assembled by blind and low vision associates for the State of Maryland.

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Programs & Services

We offer life skills rehabilitation programs for blind and low vision people of all ages to achieve self-sufficiency, personal growth and independence.
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Employment

We are always looking for talented, mission-driven individuals to fill multiple roles in our organization. We cover all of Maryland and have locations in Raleigh (NC), Ft. Knox (KY), Dover (DE), and Washington DC.

News & Resources

Learn more about our people and stay in touch with the latest articles, news, and events that matter to the blind community—and beyond!