The 2025Annual Report

In 2025, NIB, continued driving impact in support of our mission to create and sustain employment opportunities for people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired across the country. NSITE, NIB's Talent Management Enterprise, expanded its reach, increasing training completions and connecting more job seekers with employers nationwide. NIB opened one new base supply center and celebrated the 30th anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Center program. We elevated our advocacy efforts and broadened our national voice through continued outreach, and the growth of the Heard and Empowered podcast. NIB launched the new Mission Driven podcast series and connected with people nationwide in support of our mission. Thank you for being a part of our mission.

A Message from theChairperson & President

From Zach Klipa:
This year, I was honored to assume the role of Board Chairperson, following in the footsteps of my predecessor, Paul Healy. Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 was a year of meaningful progress and new opportunities for National Industries for the Blind, marked by important milestones worth celebrating. Average hourly wages for direct labor employees who are blind increased during the period. Additionally, 65 new product projects were launched, resulting in the addition of 205 Blind Work Years. In FY25, NIB created 206 new employment opportunities and supported the hiring or promotion of 532 individuals who are blind.

NIB saw growing national visibility for the work of our associated nonprofit agencies through NSITE, with stories appearing in prominent outlets such as International Business Weekly and USA Today. In addition, our annual Public Policy Forum was a resounding success, with Advocates from across the network conducting more than 120 meetings on Capitol Hill to engage directly with elected officials on issues critical to our mission. We also marked the 30th anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Center Program, a testament to three decades of advancing employment and independence for people who are blind.

I proudly represented NIB on the global stage at the 2025 World Blindness Summit and World Blind Union General Assembly in São Paulo, Brazil.

While FY25 proved to be a successful year, we acknowledge that it was not without its challenges and FY26 will likely present a more challenging operating environment, especially since the government shutdown at the beginning of the year negatively impacted our associated nonprofit agencies and NIB.

On behalf of the entire NIB Board, I look forward to continuing our close partnership with Soraya and the NIB staff as we advance NIB’s mission in FY26.

Thank you for your continued dedication to National Industries for the Blind and to the people we serve.

From Soraya Correa:
While we continue to closely monitor how FY26 unfolds, I am deeply proud of the accomplishments National Industries for the Blind achieved in Fiscal Year 2025. Throughout the year, the organization demonstrated agility and resilience, successfully aligning our work with evolving federal priorities, restructuring internally to drive greater efficiency, and strengthening stakeholder engagement through regular Town Halls and leadership meetings.

We made intentional investments in deepening relationships across the AbilityOne ecosystem, engaging with customers like the General Services Administration (GSA) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to support their evolving needs, working closely with the AbilityOne Commission, and collaborating with the National Association for the Employment of People who are Blind (NAEPB), SourceAmerica, and the National Council of SourceAmerica Employers (NCSE), among many others. These efforts reinforced our role as a trusted partner and advocate for the people who are blind and the associated nonprofit agencies we serve.

Our commitment to elevating voices and sharing our impact also continued to grow. Along with the continued success of the Heard & Empowered podcast, we launched Mission Driven, a new series that I am honored to host, further amplifying the stories, leadership, and mission that define our work.

The depth and quality of the work reflected in this annual report would not have been possible without the extraordinary dedication of the NIB team. I am also sincerely grateful for the leadership and support of Zach Klipa and the entire NIB Board of Directors, including several new members who joined us in FY25, and the Board’s strong commitment to advance our mission. The Board’s engagement and stewardship have been instrumental to our continued success.

Within these pages, you will see tangible outcomes of our collective efforts. As you review the highlighted accomplishments, please know that your partnership has played a vital role in this progress. We acknowledge that FY25 introduced some significant challenges and FY26 could present even greater challenges we will continue to focus on expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind, low vision, or visually impaired. As we move forward, please know you have my sincere thanks for your continued commitment to National Industries for the Blind.

SORAYA CORREA

President & CEO

Zach Klipa

Chairperson of the Board

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The 2025Annual Report

A Message from theChairperson & President

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nonprofit agency and Base Supply Center locations