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BISM is dedicated to promoting awareness of the opportunities for and accomplishments of the blind and low vision community. Browse and share the news below and subscribe to our News and Updates.

Beyond Sight: A BISM Podcast

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

ITR’s 40-Year Legacy of Transformation

Join hosts Qualik Ford and Derique Simon for Episode 22 of Beyond Sight: A BISM Podcast, ITR’s 40-Year Legacy of Transformation. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of BISM’s Independence Training and Rehabilitation (ITR) programs, we invited several key figures throughout its history to reflect on the program’s evolution. One recurring theme that kept coming up: how ITR creates opportunities and empowers those who are living with blindness.

Join us for this special episode where ITR staff members and community partners share their experiences with the program and how it has shaped their career trajectories.

Perspectives

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

Accessible Design Is Just Good Design (and it shouldn’t be optional)

A collage of three images highlighting independence skills for blind individuals. On the left, a woman types on a braille typewriter in an office setting, and below, a blind man operates an industrial sewing machine while assembling garments. On the right, two young men shop in a Walmart, using white canes as they navigate the store and select items, demonstrating independent travel and daily living skills.

The Cane, the Smartphone, and the Custody Battle: What 40 Years of ITR Taught Us About Independence

The Faces of BISM

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

Board Member Spotlight: Roger Lee, Treasurer

A smiling Black man wearing glasses and a black t-shirt sits at a workstation with boxes and equipment in a warehouse setting.

Antoine Johnson: Finding New Pathways to Independence

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

Business Development Manager

Sales

Baltimore MD

CORE Program Manager

Blindness Training Instruction

Baltimore MD

ITR Confidence Instructor

Blindness Training Instruction

Baltimore MD

Warehouse Associate/Delivery Driver – NRL – Washington, DC

Retail

NRL DC

Sewing Machine Mechanic Trainee

Maintenance

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.