BLIND INDUSTRIES & SERVICES OF MARYLAND search ABOUT US SERVICES CAREERS DONATE CONTACT We Are BISM! Blind Industries & Services of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing career and training resources to blind residents of Maryland. Click the arrow to page through We positively change people's attitudes about blindness. 1908 1957 1969 1973 1976 1997 1999 Next 1908 Maryland Workshop for the Blind established by the Maryland General Assembly. Located in Baltimore, its purpose is to provide vocational rehabilitation, continuous employment, and other resources to blind adults of Maryland. Mission To provide stable career opportunities, innovative rehabilitation programs, quality products and services and to develop resources for training and education. Vision Our organization is an internationally recognized leader whose associates provide evolving opportunities for blind people and others. Board of Trustees Members: Dr. Walter A. Brown, Chairman; Dr. William E. Hadlock, Vice Chairman; Melba J. Taylor, Secretary; James R. Berens, Treasurer; George H. Littrell, Vice Treasurer; Christopher Berry; Tyrone Bullock; Norman H. Conway; James Deremeik; Donald J. Morris; Shirley Mowery; Alfred D'Agostino, Ph. D. (Adjunct - Not Pictured); Pam Goodman (Adjunct - Not Pictured); Timothy Meagher (Adjunct - Not Pictured) Meet The Board Of Trustees The mission of the Board of Trustees is to provide BISM associates with strong leadership that ensures the current and future success of our organization. Message From the Chairman of the Board and the President "We Are Positive. We Expect the Best and We Get It." We feel very fortunate to be able to work at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) and participate in all the progress and success we have been able to achieve as an organization. It is not through any one individual, but rather through the hard work and dedication of all of our Associates. BISM has worked very hard to stay competitive in an ever-changing marketplace. Through excellent communication and customer service, we have been able to meet or exceed the requirements that our customers both desire and deserve. Every one of our Associates, from the newest hire to the most senior manager, accepts responsibility for the quality of products and services we deliver. Our nationally-recognized Rehabilitation and Training division offers innovative life skills training programs, services and workshops for blind and visually impaired people of all ages. Our training programs focus on independence and confidence. Students graduate from our programs with the ability to succeed in all aspects of their lives. Our company logo is a compass and there is no object that better portrays BISM and its mission. The associates are the points of the compass, and it is they who lead us in the right direction for the future. Walter. A Brown Chairman of the Board Frederick J. Puente President Financial Information Annual Reports Public 990s Subscribe to Our Newsletter! First Name* Last Name* Email* I want to receive emails at this address Follow Us! How are we doing? Take Our Survey Donate Now ©2021 Blind Industries & Services of Maryland. All Rights Reserved.