Celebrating 1 Million Wallboards

In order to make our content more accessible, we’re including a transcript for videos from our YouTube page. Find the full transcript below for both versions of our videos celebrating our 1 millionth wallboard produced by people who are blind and DeafBlind. We’ve used innovative technology to create an accessible production line, resulting in nearly 150 employment opportunities. The Lighthouse is a catalyst for empowerment.

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Celebrating 1 Million Wallboards

Cindy Watson, President and CEO:

The significance of the one millionth wallboard means so many things. It really signifies the employment that’s been created. It symbolizes a tremendous amount of work across the organization, to really have a vision of creating employment where there were no opportunities for people who are blind.

One million wallboards means a lot of things to the Lighthouse.

Celebrating 1 Million Wallboards – Extended Version

Pat O’Hara, Chief Operations Officer:

The millionth wallboard is significant because of the journey we took to get here. The one thing that has always been forefront was blind employment – giving good wages, good healthcare, to be able to serve more customers, and making sure that every time they open that box that it was a good quality wallboard delivered to their desktop, wherever they need.

Cindy Watson, President and CEO:

The one millionth wallboard means so many things. It really signifies the employment that’s been created. It symbolizes a tremendous amount of work across the organization, creating employment where there were no opportunities for people who are blind.

Pat O’Hara:

The millionth board is a landmark event, but the future is what we’re looking towards. Expansion of the line, bringing new products into this building, and continue to grow.