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.
Faye has over 7 years’ experience working with non-profit organizations to develop fundraising and volunteer programs, including her tenure at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. from 2018-2022, where she worked as a Development Associate.
Marie C. Gallanar is a respected leader in risk management, insurance strategy, and manufacturing industry advocacy, bringing more than two decades of experience helping organizations navigate complex business risks and achieve sustainable growth.
Sara Sandford practiced as a transactional attorney for over 30 years in Seattle, Tokyo, and San Francisco, helping clients navigate the challenges of conducting cross-border corporate and commercial transactions.
In today's competitive job market, skills matter more than ever. Employers are looking for candidates who not only have technical expertise but also possess the communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities needed to thrive in the workplace. For individuals who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, or blind with additional disabilities, continuing education and professional development [...]
Shemyla Anwar is a technology and product leader with more than 20 years of experience building AI, data, and platform-driven systems at companies including Amazon, Expedia, GEICO, and Microsoft.
14:04:40 As I said before, this is a workshop really aimed at people who are blind, low vision, deaf blind or blind with other disabilities who are in the process of looking for work 14:04:56 Actually, before I go any further, I really want to 14:05:01 say that we did have ASL interpreters [...]
For the past decade, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s Summerville, South Carolina facility has proven that talent, innovation, and determination know no boundaries. What began as a bold vision in 2016 has grown into a thriving manufacturing operation supporting the aerospace industry while creating meaningful careers for people who are blind and visually [...]
Each June, DeafBlind Awareness Week shines a light on the experiences, achievements, and advocacy of people who are DeafBlind across the United States. It is also an opportunity to recognize how accessibility, independence, and inclusion can transform lives. For Lighthouse employee Chris Loomis, accessible transportation changed everything. And through years of advocacy and collaboration [...]
Chang Liu is an Inclusive Design and DEI Leader with a distinguished 15+ year career dedicated to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion across various industries.
Access to meaningful employment often depends on whether workspaces are designed to be accessible. For people who are blind or DeafBlind, the right tools, technology, and workplace accommodations can make the difference between barriers and opportunity. At The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., accessibility is built into how we support employees and create pathways [...]
