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The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
Seattle, WA 3,056 followers
We empower people who are blind by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities.
About us
Established in 1918, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit social enterprise. We empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities. We are a successful manufacturer of quality products for the Federal Government and assorted aerospace customers, that is committed to making jobs accessible to individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities The Lighthouse currently employs over 470 individuals, more than 260 of whom are blind, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities, providing a wide range of programs and services for visually impaired employees and DeafBlind people in the larger community. These include vocational computer training programs for adults who are blind and one-on-one computer classes for people who are DeafBlind. In addition, we offer courses in braille, run our acclaimed DeafBlind Retreat, offer DeafBlind Community Classes, in addition to educating elementary school students about blindness.
- Website
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http://www.LHBlind.org
External link for The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1918
- Specialties
- Aerospace Machining, Manufacturing, Contract Management Services, Assembly, Training, Managed Services, Accessibility Compliance, Precision Machining, Injection Molding, and AbilityOne Base Supply Stores
Locations
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Primary
2501 South Plum Street
Seattle, WA 98144-4711, US
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6405 N. Addison Street
Spokane, WA 99208, US
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230 Deming Way
Summerville, SC 29483, US
Employees at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Updates
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Gifts to our Spring Campaign support our Lighthouse Low Vision Services program – providing vital care and resources to people with low vision in the Puget Sound area. Make a gift today that will help people regain their independence and feel empowered. https://lnkd.in/gdKUMAjr
2024 Spring Campaign
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Amanda, DeafBlind Community Class and Retreat Coordinator, shares her story. #DeafBlind #DeafBlindAwareness Week
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Fostering community is an important reason why the Lighthouse hosts a DeafBlind Retreat in late summer. “Many DeafBlind people are maybe the only DeafBlind person in their community, or they have a really small community. And this was a place for everybody to come together and connect with each other.” #DeafBlind #DeafBlindAwarenessWeek
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“Lighthouse restored dignity and self-sufficiency to my father.” Make a gift to our Lighthouse Low Vision Services program and provide peace of mind and self-sufficiency for people with low vision. https://lnkd.in/gdKUMAjr
2024 Spring Campaign
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Paul is DeafBlind and has worked at the Lighthouse for over 16 years. He shares his story of diagnosis and finding the Lighthouse. #DeafBlindAwarenessWeek #DeafBlind
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It's DeafBlind Awareness Week! Did you know that the Lighthouse is one of the largest employers of people who are DeafBlind? By raising awareness, promoting inclusivity, and supporting DeafBlind individuals, we can create a more accessible and empowering society for all. #DeafBlind #DeafBlindAwareness
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We empower individuals with low vision to live independent and fulfilling lives. Lighthouse Low Vision Services provide our employees with a variety of resources and is available for the broader low vision community as a secondary clinic. Make a gift today that helps those with vision loss regain their independence. https://lnkd.in/gdKUMAjr
2024 Spring Campaign
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Congrats to our AbilityOne Base Supply Center team at North Fort on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA for being chosen to receive certificates of appreciation from Exercise Tiger Balm! The certificates note “Your professionalism, expertise, and dedication to duty contributed to the success of the exercise and strengthened relationships between the United States Army and Singapore Armed Forces.” Congrats North Fort team! #AbilityOne
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Celebrating 16 years in Spokane! Since June 16, 2008, the Lighthouse has been empowering people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities in Spokane, WA. Thank you to our amazing staff, supporters, and community for making our mission possible. #Spokane