12-08-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Blind Industries & Services of Maryland BizSpotlight
BISM: Empowering Independence, Creating Opportunity For more than a century, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) has been creating pathways for blind and low vision individuals of all ages to live independently, pursue meaningful careers, and participate in their communities. From introducing elementary school students to accessible technology and life skills, to preparing adults for competitive employment, BISM's programs span every stage of life. As Maryland's largest employer of blind and visually impaired people, BISM blends high-impact training programs with competitive job opportunities. Whether it's teaching a child to read Braille, guiding a high school student through career exploration, or equipping an adult to reenter the workforce, BISM proves that blindness is not a limitation, it's simply another way of navigating the world. ________________________________________ A Mission with Reach BISM's story began with a vision: to ensure that blind and low vision individuals could access meaningful employment and training. Today, the organization has 480 employees across Maryland, including 190 in Baltimore, and its programs serve participants from elementary school through adulthood. What sets BISM apart is its holistic approach, blending vocational training, life skills education, and job creation while championing the potential of every individual. The result is a network of programs and opportunities that support independence and inclusion statewide
