Beyond Vision 501(c)3
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
BSC - Operated by Beyond Vision
Associated Industries for the Blind, also known as AIB and AIB Express, has operated AbilityOne Base Supply Center’s around the country since 1997. In 2010, Associated Industries for the Blind merged with Wiscraft Inc. and operate under the banner of Beyond Vision.
Today, Beyond Vision operates Authorized AbilityOne Base Supply Centers across the country. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and shipping from 32 warehouse locations nationwide, we are proud to serve the needs of our Country’s finest.
When you purchase from your Authorized AbilityOne BSC, operated by Beyond Vision, you are doing far more than supporting your local staff. You are giving independence to Americans across the country who are blind or visually impaired. Discover our storied history dating back to 1903.
Assembly & Packaging
Our Assembly & Packaging team provide services to customers including: bench assemblies, kitting and bagging, packaging and labeling, product/package reclamation and end-to-end fulfillment. All of this work is done by people who are blind or visually impaired. Every contract means we can provide more employment opportunities for people who are blind.
Machine Shop
Since 1958, we have provided training and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired to work as machinists. Our standards are high - 100% Quality and 99.99% On Time Delivery. Every customer contract helps fight the 70% unemployment rate among people who are blind or visually impaired!
The VisABILITY Center
Beyond Vision continually looks to increase employment opportunities for people who are blind. In order to continue growing, a new facility was needed. The VisABILITY Center is a project that will create more space for all of Beyond Vision's business units, including machining, assembly, packaging, call center, and administration. This also creates more space for training and upskilling employees to advance in their careers.
Keeping in mind the navigational needs of people with vision loss, the VisABILITY Center features universal design, innovative tactile walkways and amenities that include a guide dog cleaning station, accessible fitness center and a community multi-purpose room. There is also space in the facility for future co-locators or collaborators.
The building project is planned for completion by October 2022.
Where we work
Awards
Focus on the Future - TALENT 2021
MMAC
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Beyond Vision 501(c)3
Board of directorsas of 04/25/2024
Jeff Peil
Tom Arenberg
Accenture (retired)
Shawn Duffy
WTC Machinery
John Emanuel
Husch Blackwell LLP (retired)
Bill Hughes
Husch Blackwell LLP
Eric Isbister
GenMet Corporation
Paul Lima
U.S. Army (retired)
Burton Metz
Wangard Partners
Tom O'Connell
Tank Holding Corp./Snyder Industries (retired)
Michael Chew
Art Serna
City on a Hill
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.