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.
Pathways to Disability Empowerment: Monthly Career Development & Exploration Webinar Are you ready to make a lasting first impression? An elevator pitch for blind jobseekers is one of the most powerful tools to introduce yourself with confidence. In just 30–60 seconds, you can highlight your skills, values, and career goals in a way that [...]
Join us in welcoming Aditi Shah to our Foundation Board of Directors! About Aditi Shah Aditi Shah is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and Machine Learning Researcher at Microsoft, known for her innovative work in automating security responses with artificial intelligence. Her decade-long career encompasses a breadth of experience in software engineering, product management, and [...]
At The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., technology is more than a tool—it's a pathway to greater independence and opportunity. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce Natalia Ratcliffe, our new Computer and Assistive Technology Instructor, whose passion and experience are already making an impact. This new hire is made possible by a generous [...]
Pathways to Disability Empowerment: Thriving Through the Job Search Experience Presented by The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Career Development and Exploration Monthly Webinar Series Searching for employment is challenging for anyone—but for people who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, or blind with additional disabilities, the process can be particularly complex and emotionally [...]
After five and a half successful years at the helm, George Abbott will be stepping down from his role as President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. George’s tenure has been marked by steady leadership during an extraordinary period of global disruption and organizational growth. From navigating the COVID-19 pandemic to [...]
Vice President of the Lighthouse Foundation Board, Jennifer Smith, kicked off the Lighthouse’s Spring Campaign activities with a unique and fun event on June 18th on Capitol Hill in Seattle. In an effort to provide a deeper understanding of the resources available for people who are blind, as well as their own lived experiences, [...]
Shining a Light on Excellence: Meet Our 2025 MVP Award Winners! At The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., we believe in celebrating the incredible people who power our mission every single day. That’s why we’re excited to unveil the 2025 MVP Award winners—an inspiring group of team members who go above and beyond to [...]
The great debate continues! Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Webinar Team and special guest Carrie Morales from Carrie on Accessibility for an exciting and interactive showdown between the world’s two most popular mobile operating systems: Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. Which platform delivers the best user experience for people who are [...]
At The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., we are committed to creating and enhancing opportunities for independence and self-determination for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. A critical part of that independence is mobility—being able to move confidently through the world. That’s why we’re excited about Glidance, a company that [...]
We are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which has improved accessibility for people with disabilities! From physical barriers to barriers to employment, the ADA has proved to be a monumental stepping-stone in the fight for equality and equal access. We all benefit from the transformation of our built environment [...]
