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| Since March 1949, Georgia Industries for the Blind (GIB) has been providing employment opportunities to individuals with severe visual impairments. Under the auspices of the Georgia Department of Labor, Rehabilitation Services, Georgia Industries for the Blind works in conjunction with the Vocational Rehabilitation Program to provide employment to visually impaired individuals from across the state. In 1937, the Georgia Legislature passed House Bill No. 114, which established the Georgia Factory for the Blind. In 1982 our name was changed by the legislature to Georgia Industries for the Blind. GIB's first plant opened in 1949, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Four years later, in 1953, a second plant was opened in Griffin, Ga. Over 50 years later, both plants are still a vital contributor to their communities and provide job opportunities for persons who are blind throughout the state. Many things have changed since the humble beginnings of 1949. GIB went from employing 7 visually impaired persons with annual sales of $193,000, to employing 95 visually impaired persons with over $9 million in annual sales in 2007. More than 94% of Georgia Industries for the Blind's total operating budget is generated through the sales of its products, with only 6% state funded to cover the cost of administrative positions within the organization. When you purchase products from GIB, you support the efforts of visually impaired men and women who choose to work with us. All employees earn competitive wages and are eligible for a full benefit package. We are always looking for visually impaired individuals who are seeking meaningful and fulfilling employment opportunities. If you know of someone interested in a program such as ours, please have them contact our Human Resources Manager. Our products and services are of the highest quality and guaranteed to provide 100% satisfaction. We encourage our customers to provide us their input, and we assure you of prompt, courteous, personal attention. Thank you for your interest in GIB and shopping with us. This Information will be made available upon request in alternate formats.
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