THE HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG FOUNDATION, INC.
Robert M. Gearhart
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
2901 Strickland Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
www.bism.com
Contact Information
ph: (410) 935-4298
fax: (410) 233-0544
e-mail: bgearhart@bism.com
Mission: The mission of Blind Industries & Services of Maryland is to provide quality services, training, and stable employment opportunities to blind adults while maintaining our core values of honesty, integrity, trust, teamwork, independence, open communication, belief in the capabilities of blind people, personal and professional growth, pride in accomplishment, dignity, and self-esteem.
Summary of Programs and Services (see legend): A, DI, E, J, LT, M, S,
Y
Description of Programs and Services: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland provides vocational training and rehabilitation training for the blind and visually impaired citizens of Maryland, primarily in the metropolitan area. We provide these services in the form of camps for children and teens, blindness support groups for senior citizens, and a nine month pre-vocational comprehensive training program for Baltimore-area citizens to assist them to achieve more independent lives. Blind Industries and Services of Maryland also provides jobs to blind and visually impaired citizens of Maryland in our production locations in Salisbury, Cumberland, and Baltimore City, five military base supply stores, and a vending division based in Baltimore. Approximately 200 of our employees are blind or visually impaired.
Total number of people served: 2,700
Legend:
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A |
Advocacy |
HS |
Homeless Services |
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C |
Community Development |
J |
Job Training |
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DI |
Disability |
LG |
Legal Services |
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DV |
Domestic Violence |
LT |
Literacy/Tutoring |
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DR |
Drug Intervention |
MH |
Mental Health |
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E |
Education |
M |
Mentoring |
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FC |
Family/Children |
O |
Other |
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FD |
Food Programs |
S |
Services for Seniors |
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HE |
Health
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Y |
Youth Services |
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HO |
Housing
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