activities · 22
what they do
direct service · 15
- Base Supply Center Operations AbilityOne Base Supply Center OperationsOperates three AbilityOne Base Supply Centers at military installations in Glendale (Luke Air Force Base), Tucson (Davis Monthan Air Force Base), and Yuma (Yuma Marine Corps Air Station), providing essential supplies such as office products, furniture, cleaning supplies, tools, military uniforms, and specialty items. They manage 35,000 SKUs, process 26,000 to 28,000 orders per month, maintain 92 million inventoried pieces, and conduct daily shipments to various domestic and international destinations, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe. An online store is also available, and free delivery is offered for orders.
- Base Supply Center Operations AbilityOne Base Supply Center OperationsOperates three AbilityOne Base Supply Centers at military installations in Glendale (Luke Air Force Base), Tucson (Davis Monthan Air Force Base), and Yuma (Yuma Marine Corps Air Station), providing essential supplies such as office products, furniture, cleaning supplies, tools, military uniforms, and specialty items. They manage 35,000 SKUs, process 26,000 to 28,000 orders per month, maintain 92 million inventoried pieces in stock, and conduct daily shipments to various domestic and international destinations, including Iraq, Afghanistan, other parts of Asia, Europe, and the United States. An online store is also available, and free delivery is offered for orders.
- Base Supply Center Operations AbilityOne Base Supply Center OperationsOperates three AbilityOne Base Supply Centers at military installations in Glendale (Luke Air Force Base), Tucson (Davis Monthan Air Force Base), and Yuma (Yuma Marine Corps Air Station), providing essential supplies such as office products, furniture, cleaning supplies, tools, military uniforms, and specialty items. They manage 35,000 SKUs, process 26,000 to 28,000 orders per month, maintain 92 million inventoried pieces in stock, and conduct daily shipments to various domestic and international destinations. An online store is also available, with free delivery for orders.
- Document Digitization and Management ServicesConverts paper documents up to 54 inches wide into electronic images at resolutions between 100 and 600 dpi, enhancing quality through de-speckling and de-skewing. These services help organizations comply with federal regulations, improve record searching, reduce physical storage costs, and support disaster recovery. Digitized documents are delivered in various formats (PDF, TIFF, JPG) and can be integrated into existing systems, with options for long-term electronic archival storage and confidential physical document destruction.
- Document Digitization and Management ServicesConverts paper documents up to 54 inches wide to electronic images at resolutions between 100 and 600 dpi, enhancing quality through de-speckling and de-skewing. These services help organizations comply with federal regulations, improve record searching, reduce physical storage costs, and support disaster recovery. Digitized documents are delivered in various formats (PDF, TIFF, JPG) and can be integrated into existing systems, with options for long-term electronic archival storage and confidential physical document destruction.
- Document Digitization and Management ServicesConverts paper documents up to 54 inches wide to electronic images at resolutions between 100 and 600 dpi in various formats (black & white, grayscale, or color) to help organizations comply with federal regulations, improve customer service, and reduce costs. Services include preparing documents for scanning, enhancing digital images, delivering digitized documents via various methods, providing long-term electronic archival storage, and coordinating confidential document destruction.
- Document Digitization and Management ServicesConverts paper documents up to 54 inches wide to electronic images at resolutions between 100 and 600 dpi, enhancing quality through de-speckling and de-skewing. These services help organizations comply with federal regulations, improve record searching, reduce physical storage costs, and support disaster recovery. Digitized documents are delivered in various formats and can be stored long-term electronically or short-term physically, with confidential document destruction services also coordinated.
- Employee Support Programs for Blind Individuals Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesProvides programs and services for employees who are blind, including continued learning, emergency and alternate transportation, and employee recognition. This also involves acquiring assistive and adaptive technology, such as handheld CCTV devices, and operating computer refurbishment and giveaway programs.
- Employee Support Programs for Blind Individuals Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesProvides programs and services for employees who are blind, including continued learning, emergency and alternate transportation, employee recognition, and the acquisition of assistive and adaptive technology such as handheld CCTV devices. The organization also operates computer refurbishment and giveaway programs for these employees.
- Employee Support Services for Blind Individuals Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesProvides programs and services to support continued learning, emergency and alternate transportation, and employee recognition for employees who are blind. This also includes acquiring assistive and adaptive technology, such as handheld CCTV devices, and operating computer refurbishment and giveaway programs for individuals who are blind.
- Employee Support and Technology for Blind Employees Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesProvides programs and services to support continued learning, emergency and alternate transportation, and employee recognition for employees who are blind. This includes acquiring assistive and adaptive technology such as handheld CCTV devices, and operating computer refurbishment and giveaway programs for these employees.
- Employment for Individuals Who Are BlindProvides employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired through the production of quality products and services, operating under the federal AbilityOne Program. This includes training and employing individuals for over 65 years, focusing on business process efficiency, talent retention, and technology-driven productivity.
- Logistics and Inventory Management AbilityOne Base Supply Center OperationsManages extensive logistics operations, processing 26,000 to 28,000 orders per month, maintaining 92 million inventoried pieces across 35,000 SKUs, and operating 175,000 square feet of warehouse space. They achieve high performance metrics including 99.78% on-time delivery and 99.8% inventory accuracy, with daily shipments to domestic and international destinations.
- Operating Base Supply Centers AbilityOne Base Supply Center OperationsOperates three AbilityOne Base Supply Centers at military installations in Glendale (Luke Air Force Base), Tucson (Davis Monthan Air Force Base), and Yuma (Yuma Marine Corps Air Station), providing essential supplies such as office products, furniture, cleaning supplies, tools, military uniforms, and specialty items, including over 700 AbilityOne products with the Skilcraft® label. They also manage an online store and offer free delivery.
- Providing employment for individuals who are blindCreates employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired through the production of quality products and services, operating under the federal AbilityOne Program.
advocacy · 4
- Advocacy for Employment of Blind Individuals International Disability Competitions and ConferencesParticipates in conferences and engages with congressional offices to advocate for expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind.
- Advocacy for Employment of Blind Individuals International Disability Competitions and ConferencesParticipates in conferences, such as the 2026 NIB/NAEPB Conference, to advocate for expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind by engaging with congressional offices.
- Advocacy for Employment of Blind Individuals International Disability Competitions and ConferencesParticipates in conferences, such as the NIB/NAEPB Conference, to advocate for expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind by engaging with congressional offices.
- Advocacy for Employment of People Who Are Blind International Disability Competitions and ConferencesParticipates in conferences and engages with congressional offices to advocate for expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind.
capacity building · 3
- Employee Training and Outreach Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesConducts training and outreach activities specifically designed to support individuals who are blind in their employment.
- Employee Training and Outreach Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesConducts training and outreach activities specifically designed to support individuals who are blind in the workplace.
- Training and Outreach for Blind Employees Blindness and Deafblind Rehabilitation ServicesConducts employee training and outreach activities to support individuals who are blind, leveraging over 65 years of experience in training and employing blind individuals with a focus on business process efficiency, talent retention, and technology-driven productivity.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Customer-Centric Quality and Partnership quality-driven_customer_partnership_modelThe organization operates with a strong focus on customer satisfaction by aligning internal quality controls with customer expectations, ensuring timely and high-quality product and service delivery. This involves detailed scope of work agreements, multi-stage quality assurance, and leveraging employee perspectives to enhance offerings.
- Employment-First for the Blind and Visually Impaired employment-firstThe organization prioritizes creating and sustaining employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, believing that employment fosters autonomy and self-determination. This is achieved by focusing on their abilities rather than disabilities and integrating them into various operational roles, including essential supply services and market-driven product/service delivery.
- Inclusive Employment for the Blind inclusive_employment_modelAIB employs individuals who are blind in a mixed workforce, leveraging their unique perspectives and abilities to deliver products and services. This approach aims to overcome employment barriers by focusing on ability rather than disability, promoting autonomy, and integrating these employees into essential supply services and market-driven operations.
- Inclusive Employment for the Blind inclusive_employment_modelThe organization employs individuals who are blind, often in a mixed workforce with sighted individuals, by focusing on their abilities rather than disabilities, and leveraging their unique perspectives to improve workplace culture and service offerings. This approach supports autonomy and self-determination for people who are blind through employment opportunities.
- Integrated Supply Chain and Warehouse Management integrated_supply_chain_managementThe organization integrates employment of individuals with disabilities and Veterans into the delivery of essential supply services for military operations. It utilizes advanced information technology systems for supply chain integrity and accountability, and employs voice-activated, voice-recognition picking systems to enhance warehouse efficiency and accuracy.
- Market-Driven and Quality-Driven Service Delivery market-driven_quality-driven_modelThe organization uses a market-driven, technology-enabled approach to deliver products and services, aligning internal quality controls with customer expectations to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. This model aims to achieve both social impact and business goals by focusing on customer satisfaction and efficient operations.
- On-Site Military Base Operations for Cost-Effective Service military_base_operationsThe organization operates supply centers directly on military bases to provide convenient, cost-effective access to goods and services for military personnel and their families. This on-site presence saves customers time and money while delivering high-quality products at low prices.
- On-Site Military Base Service Delivery military_base_operationsAIB operates supply centers directly on military bases to provide convenient, cost-effective access to goods and services for military personnel and their families. This strategy ensures essential supplies are readily available while saving customers time and money.
- On-Site Military Base Service Delivery military_base_operationsThe organization strategically operates supply centers directly on military bases to provide convenient, cost-effective access to essential goods and services for military personnel and their families. This on-site presence aims to save customers time and money while supporting military operations.
- Quality-Driven Customer Partnership quality-driven_customer_partnership_modelAIB aligns its internal quality controls and operational processes with customer expectations to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services. This involves detailed needs assessments, customer-approved scopes of work, multi-stage quality assurance, and a focus on customer satisfaction to achieve both social impact and business goals.
- Secure and Efficient Digital Document Management digital_document_managementThe organization facilitates the transition from paper-based to electronic record management through document imaging, implementing secure, cost-reducing digital systems. This includes detailed needs assessments for optimal indexing, multi-method indexing, multi-stage quality assurance, and adherence to state-compliant data security requirements to ensure accurate, secure, and efficient access to information.
- Technology-Enhanced Supply Chain and Document Management technology-integrated_operationsThe organization leverages advanced technology, such as integrated IT systems, voice-activated warehouse operations, and electronic document conversion, to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and security in its supply chain and information management processes. This approach aims to reduce costs, improve integrity, and facilitate secure data handling.
- Technology-Integrated Supply Chain and Document Management technology-integrated_supply_chain_managementAIB utilizes advanced technology, including integrated IT systems, voice-directed warehouse operations, and electronic document conversion, to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and security in its supply chain and data management services. This approach facilitates the transition to digital records, ensures data integrity, and provides secure, cost-effective solutions.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Base Supply Centers
On-base retail stores at Luke AFB, Davis-Monthan AFB, and Yuma MCAS providing office supplies, furniture, cleaning products, tools, and military uniforms; also operates online store FocusworksAZ
Base Supply Centers (AbilityOne)
Operates retail stores on military bases (Luke AFB, Davis-Monthan AFB, Yuma MCAS) and an online store (FocusworksAZ) providing office products, furniture, cleaning supplies, tools, and military uniforms to military and government personnel.
Digital Data Scan
Secure document imaging service that converts paper records to electronic format, including scanning, indexing, quality control, and secure storage or destruction
Employee Computer Refurbishment and Giveaway Programs
Provides refurbished computers to employees who are blind or visually impaired.
Employee Support and Development Programs
Initiatives funded by donations including assistive technology access, computer refurbishment and giveaway, emergency transportation, and training for employees who are blind or visually impaired
Employee Training and Outreach Activities
Offers training and outreach to support the development and employment of individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Warehousing and Distribution
Logistics and fulfillment services offering inventory management, order processing, and global shipping using advanced warehouse technology and voice-activated picking systems
Warehousing and Distribution Services
Offers fulfillment, inventory management, and supply chain solutions for military and commercial customers, including a large warehouse facility and advanced inventory systems.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- AbilityOne Network — Operates the Base Supply Center (BSC) Program under the AbilityOne network.
- Arizona State Library Archives and Public Records Government — Coordinates with AIB on scanning authorization and document retention schedules for State of Arizona customers.
- Davis Monthan AFB Partner — Hosts the AIB Base Supply Center (BSC) on base to deliver essential supplies and support employment for individuals with disabilities.
- Davis Monthan Air Force Base Partner — Hosts a Base Supply Center operated by Arizona Industries for the Blind.
- Digitech’s ImageSilo™ Partner — Provides long-term electronic archival data storage and web-based document access for AIB’s document imaging services.
- Luke Air Force Base Partner — Hosts a Base Supply Center operated by Arizona Industries for the Blind.
- NAEPB Network — Participated in the NIB/NAEPB Conference, indicating affiliation with the National Association of Employment Programs for the Blind.
- NIB Network — Participated in the NIB/NAEPB Conference, indicating membership in the National Industries for the Blind network.
- National Industries for the Blind Network — Source of Skilcraft® labeled AbilityOne products carried by Focusworks Base Supply Centers.
- National Industries for the Blind Partner — AIB is an affiliate of National Industries for the Blind.
- United States Military Partner — Provides warehousing and distribution services to the U.S. Military
- Yuma Marine Corps Air Station Partner — Hosts a Base Supply Center operated by Arizona Industries for the Blind.