FY 2024 Impact Report
Fueled by the amazing generosity of our friends, partners, and community, the Lighthouse is strong and uniquely positioned to create employment and opportunities for independence for individuals who are blind and DeafBlind! Fiscal year 2024 brought challenges, but we met them head-on. Our strength is in our people and the connections driving our mission: sustainable opportunities and transformative services for the blind and DeafBlind. Thank you for being part of our community!
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report – PDF | Large Print
Fiscal Year 2024 Financials — PDF
Pictured on cover: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Jennifer Geffre provides sighted guide to a Lighthouse employee at a Link Light Rail Station in Seattle
In this Report:
We faced a year of both challenges and progress. The Lighthouse had a strong first half of the fiscal year.
The essential programs and services that the Lighthouse offers are made possible by the generosity of our donors and community and corporate partners.
Low Vision Services are life-enhancing resources for Lighthouse employees and community members with low vision.
Read about the stories of our Employees of the Year for FY 2024, IT Systems Director Antonio Rozier and Setup Specialist Gregory Wilson.
We are dedicated to empowering blind and DeafBlind individuals to achieve their fullest potential through specialized programs and services.
A look at the expenses from our Employee and Community Services in FY 2024, and the hours of direct services we provided to our employees.
We offer diverse career opportunities, prioritize advancement, and ensure representation at every level of the organization.
We work with local and national foundations, corporations, and service organizations to ensure our programs are available to those who depend on them.
A look at the revenues from Fiscal Year 2024 at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
A catalog of resources for information and education on our programs, ways to give, and blindness in general.
Providing jobs for people who are blind in traditionally difficult blind employment locations.
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has always been at the forefront of advocating for the rights and opportunities of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. This year, the Lighthouse launched a powerful training program to empower blind employees towards upward mobility with the creation of the Career Development Program. [...]
In a world that is gradually awakening to the importance of diversity and inclusion, events like Bank of America's Disability Employment Awareness Month panel provide invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This special event featured a distinguished panel of experts, including George Abbott, President & CEO of The Lighthouse for [...]
At The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., accessible hiring isn't just a concept; it's a cornerstone of our mission. More and more companies are starting to recognize the benefits of investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, at the Lighthouse there's another important component - access. Access is more important than ever because accessibility [...]
Below you’ll find a description and registration link for this months webinar The Future of Accessibility: AI-Powered Tools for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. Missed this webinar? Watch it on YouTube now.>> Check out our YouTube channel to view previous webinars. Details Date: October 25, 2023 Time: 4:00 PM PST Description Join [...]
As October dawns upon us, we are excited to embark on a month-long journey of awareness, advocacy, and celebration. It's that time of the year again—National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM is dedicated to celebrating achievements, fostering awareness, and advancing access and equity for people with disabilities in the workforce. Advancing Access and [...]
Dexter Gibb's story is one of resilience, determination, and finding purpose in his work despite facing vision loss. His journey at the Lighthouse began four years ago when he began as a Production Worker at our Summerville, South Carolina location. This position allowed him to contribute to the creation of essential parts for aerospace [...]
It is with great pride that we announce the inaugural Usher Syndrome Awareness Day in Washington State, to be observed on September 16th, 2023. This achievement was spearheaded by Dalton McKittrick, a high school student, who successfully lobbied for this proclamation. Governor Inslee signed the proclamation, officially designating the third Saturday in September as [...]
Below you’ll find a description and registration link for this months webinar. Check out our YouTube channel to view some of our previous webinars. Details Date: September 20, 2023 Time: 4:00 PM PST Description Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for an interactive webinar on assistive technology in and out of the classroom. [...]
In a recent interview, Glen Gordon, Chief Technology Officer from Freedom Scientific sat down with Ian Stenseng, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s Director of Accessibility and Innovation, and Steve Clark, Lead Business Partner from Adaptive Technology Services, to discuss the groundbreaking work being done at the Lighthouse (listen to the full FSCast episode). [...]
Sandy Amodt is an avid entrepreneur — she owns and manages Amber Janitorial Services, which provides commercial cleaning and building maintenance. As an alumnus of Green River College, Sandy has varied experience in many fields. She is active in the community and volunteers with church, education, and social programs, and is a member of [...]
