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National Industries for the Blind and its associated agencies provides employment to blind people. The agency focuses on enhancing the opportunities for economic and personal independence of blind people through creating, sustaining and improving employment. It operates under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Act and the AbilityOne Program, a federal purchasing program that enables people who are blind to work and provide products and services to federal and commercial customers. The agency s SKILCRAFT products are made by blind and disabled people and includes biodegradable cleaning, paper and plastic products. It offers employment opportunities for the blind by employing them in customer care, telephone support and distribution services. National Industries for the Blind is located in Alexandria, Va.

NATSO, based in Alexandria, VA, advocates for truck stop and travel center operators, empowering them to enhance profitability and foster community engagement while championing political progress since 1960. The organization serves various stakeholders, including truck stop owners, suppliers, and associates, effectively connecting them to resources and opportunities in the rapidly evolving industry. NATSO's mission is further supported through initiatives like the NATSO Foundation, which focuses on education, advocacy against human trafficking, and technological advancements in the travel center experience. With events and resources tailored to the needs of its members, NATSO remains a key player in shaping the future of travel centers across the nation. Generated from the website