Congratulations to North Bay Industries (NBI)- winner of the 2020 Voices 4 Down Syndrome Inclusive Employer of the Year Award. For over 50 years, North Bay Industries has set a standard when it comes to being an inclusive employer. NBI's Mission is to assist mentally, physically and developmentally disabled adults to become more productive, self-reliant members of their communities through participation in company sponsored training and employment and housing programs.
Through this continued effort, North Bay Industries continues to hire, train, and advocate for people with disabilities while producing quality American-made products and services. NBI operates vocational programs in seven separate lines of business. With their current in-house equipment they can manufacture 180,000+ interment flags per year. North Bay Industries is a champion for people with disabilities by helping them find meaningful employment.
The Advocate of the Year honors someone with perseverance and fortitude in the face of adversity. The Advocate of the Year works to further acceptance and inclusion of those with disabilities and expands community understanding and attitudes of those with disability. It’s our pleasure to introduce Liam Richardson and Gloria Huerta Jr. as the 2020 V4DS Advocates of the Year.