National Industries for the Blind
Richard Johnson has extensive experience in product development, writing, editing, and project management across various industries. Currently serving as a Specialist in Product Development for Textiles at National Industries for the Blind since March 2022, Richard has also contributed as a Blogger, Writer, and Editor for Disposable Underground, a music ‘zine launched in 1991. Previous roles include Promotions Assistant at the National Association for College Admission Counseling, Label Assistant at Selfmadegod Records, and Production Coordinator at the National Academy of Sciences. Richard progressed from a copy editor to Custom Project Manager at Miller Heiman Group, after starting at Huthwaite. Additional writing contributions include a music gear column for CLRVYNT and work as an Ad Designer and Columnist for Loudoun Times-Mirror. Richard holds an Associate's degree in General Studies from Northern Virginia Community College.
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Building Careers for People Who Are Blind Despite continued gains in employment, people who are blind remain one of the nation’s greatest untapped labor resources. In fact, nearly 70 percent of working-age Americans who are blind are not employed. This statistic fuels NIB’s mission to create, sustain and improve employment opportunities for people who are blind. Today, NIB is not only focused on creating jobs – but on developing careers through challenging, knowledge-based positions in high-energy, quality work environments. NIB works with more than 100 associated nonprofit agencies in more than 250 locations across the United States, offering a wide range of career opportunities with no boundaries. Join Our Team! NIB is a dynamic organization that employs both sighted and blind individuals, all focused on the mission of creating jobs for people who are blind. Our goal is to match your skills and passions with a rewarding career, while working in a positive and progressive environment. For us, it’s not just a job – it’s a mission! Visit NIB.org to learn more.