Business Details
50+ Years
experience
ShopBISM - Office Supplies Supporting Employment for the Blind
ShopBISM has been dedicated to transforming lives since our establishment in 1908. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we provide rehabilitation services, vocational training, and employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Our mission extends beyond job creation - we strive to shift public perception and empower blind Americans through meaningful work. With over a century of experience, we combine expertise in accessibility solutions with a deep understanding of workforce development challenges faced by visually impaired individuals.Our team brings decades of collective experience in adaptive technology training, corporate partnerships, and community outreach. We maintain industry authority through our long-standing partnerships with federal agencies, military institutions, and local businesses. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our AbilityOne certification and the trust placed in us by thousands of satisfied customers nationwide. Transparency remains central to our operations, with regular reporting on employment outcomes and community impact.
Services
Office Supplies
Paper Products
Office Furniture
Technology Equipment
Facility Supplies
Custom Stamps
Details
- Year established: 1908
Highlights and features
- Every purchase creates jobs for blind Americans through our nonprofit mission
- 24/7 online shopping with next-day delivery available on most items
- Over 80,000 competitively priced office products in stock
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with over 115 years of continuous operation
- Specialized in serving federal, military, and government customers
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3)
- AbilityOne
What people say
5-star customer service
Professional and courteous
Great support
Easy to use website
Speedy delivery
Services
Office Supplies
ShopBISM offers a comprehensive selection of office supplies including paper products, writing instruments, filing solutions, and desk accessories. Our inventory features both brand-name and AbilityOne products to accommodate various business needs. Customers benefit from competitive pricing and bulk purchasing options that support workplace efficiency while contributing to our mission of creating jobs for blind Americans.
Office Furniture
We provide durable office furniture solutions including desks, chairs, storage units, and ergonomic equipment. Our selection meets commercial requirements while maintaining accessibility standards. Purchasing furniture through ShopBISM creates employment opportunities for visually impaired individuals through manufacturing, assembly, and delivery processes that involve blind workers at multiple stages.
Technology Equipment
Our technology solutions include computers, printers, software, and accessories tailored for modern workspaces. Products undergo quality testing procedures to ensure reliability. Each technology purchase contributes to specialized training programs helping blind individuals develop technical skills for emerging industries while maintaining our mission-driven employment model.
Facility Supplies
ShopBISM offers complete facility management solutions with cleaning supplies, restroom essentials, and signage systems. Our inventory includes accessibility-compliant products supporting inclusive environments. Purchases maintain quality control standards while funding employment opportunities that help visually impaired individuals develop specialized facility management expertise.
Custom Stamps
We provide customized stamp solutions for businesses and organizations requiring personalized marking tools. Our service includes design assistance and quality verification processes. Custom stamp orders directly support employment pathways for visually impaired individuals in design, production, and quality control roles within our manufacturing facilities.
People
Bill Kendall
BSC Manager
Bill Kendall leads BSC operations with extensive experience in supply chain management and nonprofit logistics. He oversees store operations and customer service excellence while ensuring alignment with our mission of creating employment opportunities for visually impaired individuals.
Rachel Workman
BSC Manager
Rachel Workman manages BSC operations with expertise in inventory optimization and customer relations. She contributes to our mission by implementing systems that maximize employment opportunities for blind workers while maintaining high service standards for commercial clients.
Kevin Gillespie
BSC Manager
Kevin Gillespie directs BSC operations with focus on federal customer support and warehouse management. His leadership ensures timely deliveries for government partners while sustaining employment programs for visually impaired workers across distribution channels.
Jamie Whitwood
BSC Manager
Jamie Whitwood oversees BSC operations with specialization in military supply chain requirements. He maintains strict compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting job creation initiatives that benefit blind Americans through sustainable employment opportunities.
Tom Owens
BSC Manager
Tom Owens manages BSC operations with expertise in logistics coordination and facilities management. He implements efficiency improvements that enhance service delivery for commercial clients while expanding vocational training programs for visually impaired employees.
Questions
How do purchases at ShopBISM support blind Americans?
Every purchase funds employment opportunities for visually impaired individuals through our nonprofit mission.
What are ShopBISM's return policies?
We offer returns within 30 days with exceptions for defective items up to 180 days with proper authorization.
Do you offer 24/7 shopping capabilities?
Yes, our online store operates around the clock with instant access to 80,000+ office supply products.
What payment options are available?
We accept purchase orders, electronic payments, and multiple government procurement card systems.
Do you provide delivery services?
Yes, we offer next-day delivery on most items with freight charges prepaid by customers for returns.
Reviews (5)
Rod Lucas
Jul 19, 2021
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Blind industries cumberland needs to have their management investigated for unfair work practices and for having a hostile work inviroment iv been there 8 yrs and sad to say I quit today because this company doesn't care zabout it's employees
Marco Ciavolino
Oct 24, 2019
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Absolutely extraordinary organization that brings numerous career paths to those who are blind and sight impaired
Alexander Williams
Sep 09, 2018
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I had a great visit. The entire staff welcomed me with open arms. My tour of the facility was also awesome. I was truly impressed by the breath of services, and industry offered and provided by engaging, friendly and professional employees. More Marylanders should be made aware of this terrific organization which provides an important opportunity and service for our citizens and the state.
Alex Williams (retired federal judge and presently the executive director of the Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Center for Education, Justice and Ethics at the University of Maryland at College Park)
Alex Williams (retired federal judge and presently the executive director of the Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Center for Education, Justice and Ethics at the University of Maryland at College Park)
Jason Silver Lining Bear
Sep 07, 2016
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I love coming here to deliver products. The guys are all very good people who I've worked with in my deliveries. And there's plenty of room to back into the docks. I can only hope they treat their workers and students the way I've been treated here.
Miz SugahD
Jan 17, 2015
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I wouldn't even give this a star if I could because this place only wants your money, they are not family oriented, they promise things that they can not hold up too. They could care less if the individual has a family or not as long as they are getting the money from you or the state you are coming from they are happy. They talk down to the students and treat them like crap and then let the staff get away with it. The apartments they offer are filthy when you come in and expect you to clean up the mess from the past individual that lived in it. This place if a waste of time!!