Alex Carter: 12 Years of Leadership and Growth at the Lighthouse
At The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., employees are the heart of our mission to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with [...]
Gregory Wilson: A Journey of Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Leadership
Gregory Wilson's career trajectory is a story of resilience, adaptability, and growth. Gregory joined The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. just over [...]
Wallboard Production Worker Jada Harrison Thrives at the Lighthouse’s Spokane Location
Mae Mullen, one of just a few DeafBlind machinists working at our Seattle facility, is reaching new heights at the Lighthouse and is the first DeafBlind employee to take part in a 4-year AJAC Apprenticeship program.
Carla Abbott’s Journey from Vision Loss to Leadership
“I was born with juvenile macular degeneration and, congenital aniridia, which means there is no iris,” shares Carla Abbott, Production Supervisor at the Lighthouse. [...]
From Cancer Survivor to Aerospace CNC Machinist, Nick Nathan’s Story
“I grew up with a father who was totally blind, so I was familiar to blindness growing up,” shared Nick Nathan, CNC Machinist I Aerospace at [...]
How Costco is Supporting Valuable Training for People Who Are DeafBlind
In a world that continually strives for inclusivity and equal opportunities, there are shining examples of organizations that go above and beyond to make a [...]
Manufacturing by the Numbers
Every line of business at the Lighthouse supports our mission to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities.
Rising through the Ranks: The Success of Mike Scheschy
When Mike Scheschy applied for a job at the Lighthouse, he figured he would work there for about six months, until he could get [...]
Blind people make airplane parts, and they’re good at it
Manufacturing airplane parts has been a huge part of what we do at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. ever since we started our relationship [...]
6 Lighthouse Employees Graduate from AJAC Apprenticeship Program
Congratulations are in order! Six Lighthouse employees graduated from Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) manufacturing training program in June. Andriy Matsyuk, Philip Blackmer, Lucas Holster, [...]
