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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.

Best Practices for Employing Blind People

This month on Beyond Sight, host Qualik Ford is joined by Heather Harris, HR Manager, and Kariza Herbert, Talent and Culture Manager, for a conversation on what it takes to hire blind and low-vision employees well. They dig into the gap between compliance-driven accommodation and genuinely inclusive hiring practices. From job postings and interview processes to onboarding and retention, Heather and Kariza bring the HR perspective on what employers still misunderstand about blindness in the workplace.

Perspectives

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

Michael Gosse, Ph. D, President/CEO of BISM

Mike’s Quarterly Message – October 2026

A close up photo of two people standing so that the photo only shows their legs and their white canes.

Please Don’t Use Your Smart Glasses to Cross the Street

The Faces of BISM

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

Dmitrii holding up a plaque from disabled divers international that is a certificate of acheivement.

Meet Dmitrii Kliukvin

Board Member Spotlight: Bryan Holley, Board Member, BISM Board of Trustees

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

Access resources for consideration when interacting with people in the blind community.

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

Sewing Machine Mechanic – Raleigh, NC

ITR Youth Internship Program Manager – Baltimore, MD

Warehouse Operations Associate – Salisbury, MD

Communications Associate – Baltimore, MD

ITR CORE Residential Life Manager – 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.