Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh (BVRS) has been honored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) for its efforts to increase employment retention, growth and upward mobility for people who are blind. The 2012 Employment Growth Award honors BVRS for its success and commitment to increasing economic independence for people who are blind.

“We are proud to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind in the Pittsburgh region,” said BVRS President Erika Arbogast. “Our staff who are blind are talented and dedicated employees. We are honored to serve as an example in the community of the capabilities of people who are blind.”

The 2012 Employment Growth Award recipients are awarded cash payments from a fund created to recognize and encourage NIB associated nonprofit agencies that grow or sustain employment for people who are blind. Emphasis is also placed on efforts to increase upward mobility in the workplace and job placements.

“It is an honor for me to recognize Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh with a 2012 Employment Growth Award,” said Kevin Lynch, president and CEO of NIB. “BVRS continues to do an outstanding job in creating employment and high-growth career opportunities for people who are blind.”

Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh is one of 91 nonprofit agencies throughout the country associated with NIB, the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind.