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IBVI Blog
1M ago
As a part of our mission at IBVI, we’re interested in more than just the quality of work and the employment of people who are blind or visually impaired. We care about them having fulfilling lives, and we work hard to get them the support they need.
One way we support the blind and visually impaired community is by advocating for public policy change. For years, we’ve made annual visits to Washington, D.C. to show support for the AbilityOne Program, as well as other bills—and we’ve even hosted “policy day” at our own offices in Wisconsin. But recently, we’ve turned towards our own backyard in ..read more
IBVI Blog
2M ago
How IBVI Takes a Collaborative Approach to Quality Assurance
This month we sat down with our Quality System Manager, Pam Paul, to talk about what quality assurance means to us at IBVI.
When asked about our quality assurance capabilities, our confidence comes from the comprehensive quality management system (QMS) we’ve put in place. Here at IBVI, our focus is all about the customer—what they want, the requirements they have, the deadlines they’re up against…we make it our priority. That focus, and the system we have created, feeds into every department. We like to say it this way: At IBVI, qual ..read more
IBVI Blog
2M ago
At IBVI, we’re proud of the mission-critical supply projects we provide for the US Armed Forces. As experts regarding the requirements and standards used by the Federal Government and Armed Forces, IBVI is well-equipped to design, source, and produce just about anything the government needs, with the exception of weapons and ammunition. As part of this month’s product spotlight, we’ll talk a little bit more about the tactical gear we supply to our military members.
Customized Solutions for Every Mission
Most of what we stock and sell to the government is Deployment Gear, Safety Gear and Cold W ..read more
IBVI Blog
3M ago
February is Low Vision Awareness Month—Learn the Different Ways IBVI Uses Assistive Technology to Help Employees Succeed
Millions of Americans are living with some form of visual impairment. The term “Low vision” describes “uncorrectable vision loss that cannot improve with glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery.” This low vision gets in the way of daily activities—everything from getting dressed and commuting to cooking and cleaning. In other words, people with low vision have to navigate life in a completely different way than people without visual impairment.
At IBVI, we know that lo ..read more
IBVI Blog
3M ago
IBVI’s Judy Henderson inspires with her perseverance, and stars in a globally recognized documentary
Judy Henderson lost her sight in 1989, but she refuses to let her disability get in the way of living her life:
“I still cook what I want, I still go to stores, and I still make a way to do the things I love to do—like the ceramics class I recently took at Vision Forward. It was so much fun!”
It’s the kind of inner strength and determination that’s common among individuals adjusting to life with a disability. We see it radiating through our staff, whose hard work and positive attitudes make us ..read more
IBVI Blog
3M ago
For years, IBVI has made it a priority to try and create a better and brighter future for the blind and visually impaired community. While our company is committed to uplifting our blind and visually impaired employees, we realize it requires collaboration with other agencies and partners to boost the entire community. By working together, sharing resources, and amplifying each other’s voices, we know we can make positive change in southeast Wisconsin and across the entire state.
To kick off the new year, we want to bring attention to a brand new state-wide campaign seeking to close the disabi ..read more
IBVI Blog
3M ago
Looking back on the impact of our employees and product offerings in 2023
With each calendar year that passes at IBVI, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of what’s to come—but it’s also important to not lose sight of the previous year’s accomplishments. It’s also a time to see the impact of our mission, knowing that we’re making a difference for our employees and customers. 2023 was a year filled with new hires, new partnerships and so much gratitude for our employees, customers and partners.
Profiling our prolific employees
With 2023 having come to a close, IBVI is incredibly proud ..read more
IBVI Blog
4M ago
Over the last 20+ years, web pages and their e-commerce capabilities have experienced a massive evolution. Since the origins of IBVIsupply.com and its e-commerce functions, our team has gone above and beyond to create a highly functioning website that has always been ADA compliant and accessible to our blind and visually impaired employees.
Let’s look back at how our innovative and inclusively designed website has served as a model for others like it over the years and how we plan to enhance it in 2024 and beyond.
A history of inclusion and compliance
What a lot of people might not know about ..read more
IBVI Blog
5M ago
At IBVI, we do everything in our power to support and uplift all of our employees, especially those who are blind or visually impaired. It’s always a special moment to assist and witness our blind and visually impaired employees achieve tasks or personal growth that they might have never considered possible for themselves before working at IBVI. And it’s even more special to be in a crowd of hundreds, celebrating those accomplishments at the national level.
Back in mid-October, a group of IBVI team members flew out to Washington D.C. to connect with other agencies, attend workshops, showcase n ..read more
IBVI Blog
5M ago
At IBVI, our workers aren’t just outstanding professionals, they’re exceptional people that embody our core values. Each person brings unique skills, stories, and experiences that strengthen our culture and make us who we are. If you’d like to truly understand the heart and drive behind what we do as a company, spend some time getting to know Daniel Jones—our feature for this month’s IBVI employee spotlight.
Daniel Jones is our Customer Service Operations Manager, and he’s been with IBVI for a little over a year and a half. He started out as a project manager with our IBVI Spaces team, and he ..read more