[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18673]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY FOR THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM AND THE 
                   NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

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                            HON. DINA TITUS

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 11, 2013

  Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 75th anniversary for the 
AbilityOne Program and the National Industries for the Blind. Since 
their inception, the AbilityOne Program and NIB have changed the lives 
of millions of people who are blind or have other significant 
disabilities by providing increased independence through job skills 
training and employment opportunities. They are our nation's largest 
source of employment for blind and disabled individuals and manufacture 
over 3,000 quality products, ranging from diesel engine glow plugs to 
printer toner.
  In Las Vegas, the Blind Center of Nevada has helped blind and 
visually impaired Nevadans reach their highest potential. In addition 
to offering employment opportunities, computer training, braille 
classes, and other supportive services, the Blind Center of Nevada has 
built a community full of music and friendship.
  I want to congratulate the AbilityOne Program and NIB on this 
momentous occasion and thank them for 75 years of service.

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