Alabama Industries for the Blind
Taking pride in our work
Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) employees take great pride in all that they do...
Making U.S. military neckties
For more than 70 years, AIB has manufactured the neckties worn by all branches of the United States armed forces...
Household products
Mops, brooms and other high-quality janitorial supplies are in great demand by consumers impressed with their durability and sturdiness...
Office supplies, paper products
Through our affiliation with the National Industries for the Blind, AIB employees produce lots of useful office supplies and paper products...
Anything your office needs
Those items include copy paper, stenograher's notebooks, Post-It Notes, file folders, printer cartridges and much more...
Screen printing and embroidery
AIB produces a variety of screen printed and embroidery items for state of Alabama agencies, Honda Manufacturing of America and many others...
Spreading the word
When you share your message using AIB-manufactured products, you're also saying you believe that all people have the right to work...
Good to the last stitch
At AIB we're honored to put our name on everything we do.Mission & Philosophy
About Us
Our Mission
To provide employment opportunities for adults who are legally blind or multidisabled through the manufacture of products and the performance of service contracts.
News & Announcements
![Alabama Industries for the Blind Names Blind Worker of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749460010/aidborg/pvhjk7z5gcxe7y9gnvvp/Archield_and_Senator_Katie_Britt_Field_Representative.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749460010/aidborg/pvhjk7z5gcxe7y9gnvvp/Archield_and_Senator_Katie_Britt_Field_Representative.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749460010/aidborg/pvhjk7z5gcxe7y9gnvvp/Archield_and_Senator_Katie_Britt_Field_Representative.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749460010/aidborg/pvhjk7z5gcxe7y9gnvvp/Archield_and_Senator_Katie_Britt_Field_Representative.jpg","width":900}])
Charissa Archield celebrated for her outstanding commitment and excellence in the workplace.
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about Alabama Industries for the Blind Names Blind Worker of the Year
![Alabama Industries for the Blind Honored with 2024 Employment Growth Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749460008/aidborg/wmke2utzszsgqrxe7ejf/AIDB-AIB-Sewing-Horizontal1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749460008/aidborg/wmke2utzszsgqrxe7ejf/AIDB-AIB-Sewing-Horizontal1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749460008/aidborg/wmke2utzszsgqrxe7ejf/AIDB-AIB-Sewing-Horizontal1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749460008/aidborg/wmke2utzszsgqrxe7ejf/AIDB-AIB-Sewing-Horizontal1.jpg","width":900}])
The Alabama Industries for the Blind was honored by the National Industries for the Blind with the 2024 Employment Growth Award.
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about Alabama Industries for the Blind Honored with 2024 Employment Growth Award
![Thriving in a Time of Uncertainty]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749460006/aidborg/v9s1hmdjo6eshf0gqtai/AIBThrivinginaTimeofUncertainty.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749460006/aidborg/v9s1hmdjo6eshf0gqtai/AIBThrivinginaTimeofUncertainty.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749460006/aidborg/v9s1hmdjo6eshf0gqtai/AIBThrivinginaTimeofUncertainty.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749460006/aidborg/v9s1hmdjo6eshf0gqtai/AIBThrivinginaTimeofUncertainty.jpg","width":900}])
At a time when most retail sales are down, Alabama Industries for the Blind has used this human connection to increase sales by 30 percent over last year’s totals.
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about Thriving in a Time of Uncertainty
![Resolution: Charissa Archield]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749460004/aidborg/iqrbjqkqk7jvw94rrtqo/AIBCharissaArchield.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749460004/aidborg/iqrbjqkqk7jvw94rrtqo/AIBCharissaArchield.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749460004/aidborg/iqrbjqkqk7jvw94rrtqo/AIBCharissaArchield.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749460004/aidborg/iqrbjqkqk7jvw94rrtqo/AIBCharissaArchield.jpg","width":900}])
During their February 2024 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of a resolution honoring Charissa Archield of Alabama Industries for the Blind.
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about Resolution: Charissa Archield
![Resolution: Michael Taylor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749460002/aidborg/pqce2ivysmvkuswxpmqf/AIBMichaelTaylor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749460002/aidborg/pqce2ivysmvkuswxpmqf/AIBMichaelTaylor.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749460002/aidborg/pqce2ivysmvkuswxpmqf/AIBMichaelTaylor.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749460002/aidborg/pqce2ivysmvkuswxpmqf/AIBMichaelTaylor.jpg","width":900}])
During their February 2024 meeting, the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Board of Trustees voted in favor of the following resolution honoring Michael Taylor of Alabama Industries for the Blind.
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about Resolution: Michael Taylor
![AIDB in Washington, D.C.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749460000/aidborg/me5as8uzawds75bhosir/IMG_1724.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749460000/aidborg/me5as8uzawds75bhosir/IMG_1724.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749460000/aidborg/me5as8uzawds75bhosir/IMG_1724.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749460000/aidborg/me5as8uzawds75bhosir/IMG_1724.jpg","width":900}])
AIDB staff had a wonderful time visiting several state legislative offices in Washington, D.C., during the week of May 13 as part of the National Association for the Employment of People who are Blind/National Industries for the Blind conference.
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about AIDB in Washington, D.C.