Eberl Iron Works has entered into a partnership with VIA of Western New York to empower and create employment opportunities for the visually impaired community In Buffalo, NY. VIA will be assisting with assembly on our newest product addition, the Silverback Strongback Pipe Support, as well as with some RTS division product labeling. We are incredibly excited about this opportunity and look forward to continued growth and betterment of the community.
What Does VIA Stand For
You may be wondering, “What does VIA stand for?” For those unfamiliar, VIA stands for Visually Impaired Advancement, and their primary focus is just that! Today, vision loss affects over 27 million people in the United States alone. VIA makes it their mission to help inform and educate the public on how the visually impaired can work and live independently. VIA is considered a New York State Preferred Source Program for their outstanding work with the blind. We are proud to be working with an organization that has a rich history of guiding people through vision loss, helping them overcome it, and providing the skills that restore their independence and confidence.
Improving Accessibility & Promoting Inclusion
Many are unaware of the talents, skills, and abilities the visually impaired have to offer. Eberl Iron Works has been working closely with VIA to provide new work opportunities to the visually impaired. Our newest product launch, Silverback Strongback Pipe Supports, will be assembled entirely by VIA.
We have been working with VIA for some time now in our Rooftop Support Systems division and their workforce has assembled and labeled thousands of hardware kits that include instruction cards, for our RTS H-Stand Products.
By partnering with VIA, Eberl Iron Works looks to spread the message that any business in the community is capable of making a meaningful difference.
Social Responsibility Impact
For those unfamiliar, social responsibility is an ethical concept in which an individual or group works and cooperates with other people and organizations for the benefit of the community. We firmly believe that every business holds the power to make a meaningful difference in society, which is why we take immense pride in partnering with VIA to create enriching employment opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired.
For more information on VIA of WNY, visit their website to see the full extent of their services.
