Industries of the Blind

General Information

Industries of the Blind
920 West Gate City Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 274 1591
http://www.industriesoftheblind.com

Brief Description

Our Vision
To eliminate all barriers for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Our Mission Statement
To provide opportunities for employment and personal development for people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve greater independence.

Services Offered

  • Employment/Job Training
    • Operates sheltered workshops and provides vocational training. Manufactures a variety of products under the provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act with the U.S. Government as principal contractor.

  • Daily Living Skills/Independent Living Skills Training
    • Provides vocational evaluations, vocational training, training in independent living skills.

  • Travel/Orientation and Mobility
    • In house Orientation and Mobility Instruction offered to all employees for safe independent travel within the building, outside the building and at home.