Mission
Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind provides opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired in need of training, employment and services. We believe that all persons who are blind or visually impaired have the right to succeed in every area of life.
Vision
Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind will enhance the lives of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
The Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind started in 1936. The Lion’s Club opened a two-room building with 6 blind employees. Over seven decades later, The Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind is better than ever. They now have over 300 employees; most of which are legally blind or vision impaired. The sales for the company last year were in excess of $60 million dollars. The Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind is a dynamic team. These employees are most certainly in the performing stage of teamwork. The employees work everyday just like you and I. The only difference is their disability. The Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind have found a way for these people to sustain gainful employment without having their disability hinder their abilities. The Employees of The Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind do a variety of things. They make mattresses and they also make a variety of things for the military. It is simply amazing to see these people work. They are so happy to have a job. And I love that they have their seeing-eye dogs with them. This is one of the most endearing places to be. The employees at The Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind are so happy and thankful to have a job that it makes me ashamed to know what people without a disability take for granted.
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