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Beyond Vision 501(c)3

aka AIB, Wiscraft, Beyond Vision, Associated Industries for the Blind, Wisconsin Workshop for the Blind   |   West Allis, WI   |  www.beyondvision.com

Mission

Beyond Vision's mission is to provide opportunities for sustainable employment to people who are blind at market competitive wages in an integrated environment. We achieve our mission by supplying our customers with high quality products and services in the areas of Machining, Assembly & Packaging, Customer Care Center, Fulfillment and Business Supplies.

Ruling year info

1985

President/CEO

Jim Kerlin

Main address

1540 South 108th Street

West Allis, WI 53214 USA

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Formerly known as

Wisconsin Workshop for the Blind

EIN

39-1524326

NTEE code info

Eye Diseases, Blindness and Vision Impairments (G41)

Vocational Rehabilitation (includes Job Training and Employment for Disabled and Elderly) (J30)

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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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.

Population(s) Served
Adults

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.

Population(s) Served
Adults

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!

Population(s) Served
Adults

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.

Population(s) Served
People with vision impairments
People with other disabilities
Military personnel
Unemployed people
Veterans

Where we work

Awards

Focus on the Future - TALENT 2021

MMAC

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 directors
as of 04/25/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

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

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/29/2023

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 06/17/2022

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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.
Policies and processes
  • 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.