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Beyond Sight: A BISM Podcast

Our monthly podcast explores unique experiences, insights and visions with BISM leaders, program participants, and special guests.

Beyond Sight at One: Reflections, Revelations, and Laughter

It’s been one year since Beyond Sight launched, and we’re marking the milestone with a special twist. In this anniversary episode, BISM President Mike Gosse flips the script and interviews our hosts, Qualik Ford and producer Melissa Riccobono.

Together, they reflect on their favorite moments from the past year, what they’ve learned from the inspiring guests who joined them, and how the podcast has shaped their own perspectives. Expect a mix of honest reflections, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Perspectives

A BISM blog sharing stories of resilience, advocacy, and inclusion from the blind community.

A BISM employee demonstrates a braille typewriter to a young boy at the BISM booth during Frederick Road Fridays. The booth features an orange BISM tablecloth, informational materials, and a large banner showcasing BISM’s mission of empowering the blind community. Other volunteers and community members are visible in the background under red and blue tents.

BISM in the Community: Connecting with Neighbors at Frederick Road Fridays

Mike’s Quarterly Letter – July 2025

The Faces of BISM

Join us in celebrating and learning about the many faces of BISM and their individual stories.

Group photo of five people standing outdoors at the BISM Pro-AM Golf Classic. From left to right: the golf pro, Kimberly Kennedy from SP Richards, Sean from SP Richards, Jeremy Fisher from SP Richards, and Mike from BISM. All are smiling and wearing golf attire, standing in front of a golf cart with trees in the background.

Partner Spotlight: SP Richards – A Mission-Driven Partnership

Sunny playing the piano at an event reception.

Laura “Sunny” Cefaratti: Perseverance, Independence, and the Power of Music

Press

BISM frequently makes news in the local press. Learn what we have been up to!

Publications

From newsletters to Annual Reports and Public Form 990s, we keep you informed.

About Blindness

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Support BISM!

BISM is dedicated to providing career and training resources to Blind and Low-vision individuals of all ages. We positively change people’s attitudes about blindness.

Latest Job Opportunities

Retail Supervisor – JBAB, DC

Retail

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling DC

Operations Associate – Salisbury, MD

Manufacturing

Salisbury MD

Warehouse Supervisor – Andrews, MD

Shipping

Joint Base Andrews MD

Warehouse Associate/Delivery Driver – Fort Knox, KY

Delivery Driver – Baltimore, MD

Drivers

Baltimore MD

Reasons to Work for BISM

We offer a competitive salary based on education, experience, and other qualifications. BISM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, 403(b) with match, paid time off, and more!

Each year BISM provide programs and services that serve over 2,000 blind citizens. Additionally, BISM employs 480 exceptional Associates at our twelve facilities in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky and North Carolina where we manufacture the highest quality products.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at (410) 737-2600.