Manufacturing & Assembly
Get to work.
At VisAbility, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to work and to reap the rewards of daily productivity. Through our Industries Division, employees of varying abilities have the chance to shine.
For many individuals navigating gradual or unexpected vision loss, getting back to work is a critical part of reestablishing confidence, independence and rewarding productivity. Our Industries Division is designed to train and manage production of light manufacturing and assembly, janitorial services and customized labor needs for both public and private sector businesses. If you or someone you love with vision loss is looking to get back to work and benefit from the experience of daily work, let’s make a plan today.
For more information, please contact Leslie Montgomery, 412-368-4400 ext. 2253 or lmontgomery@visability.org
Manufacturing & Assembly
PBA Industries (pbaindustries.org) is the manufacturing and assembly division of VisAbility Pittsburgh. More than 95 percent of PBA Industries workers are blind or vision impaired craftsmen who create a variety of products for both public and private sectors. Businesses that partner with PBA Industries satisfy their unique product needs while providing employment for our skilled blind and vision impaired workforce.
PBA Industries works with commercial, state and federal customers. Some of the items that we currently manufacture include reflective roll-up road signs, aluminum road signs, bath towels, pillowcases, fitted and flat sheets, aprons, and bio-degradable absorbent products. We also offer a convenient city location to outsource your packaging and assembly jobs.
PBA Industries is ISO 9001:2015 certified, assuring that the highest standards are in place to meet your organization’s needs.
PBA Industries works closely with the Pennsylvania Industries for the Blind and Handicapped and the National Industries for the Blind to provide products and services to federal and state governments. Mine Safety Appliances and Giant Eagle are among private businesses that have helped to employ our skilled workforce. We also offer brooms to support the fundraising efforts of non-profit organizations such as Lions Clubs throughout the country.
PBA Products & Services
PBA Products and Services offers customized commercial property services while providing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Services include:
- Janitorial services
- Complete floor care
- Carpet cleaning
For details or a free estimate, please contact Bob Elder, 412-818-3112 or belder@visability.org
Contract Services
VisAbility Pittsburgh also offers a variety of contract services through its various departments and expert, trained staff. If your company or business has work to subcontract, please contact us at 412-368-4400 or click here to contact us by email. Your business helps us provide competitive jobs for blind and vision-impaired craftsmen.