A commitment to our employees’ personal and professional growth drives us to provide high-quality programs and services that make a positive impact on their lives. Our programs and services are designed to provide valuable training, resources, and support to our employees who are blind and DeafBlind, enabling them to achieve their personal and professional goals.

John Jeans, Machine Operator, Seattle Facility. John has light skin and a large brown mustache. He is standing outside on a sidewalk next to his dog guide.

John Jeans, Machine Operator

Infographic showing the breakdown of hours of service and people served in FY23 by ECS

Statistics

  • 14,900+ hours of service
  • 3400+ employee sessions

People Served

  • 146 Employees who are Blind
  • 23 Employees who are DeafBlind
  • 11 Employees who are Blind with Other Disabilities
  • 56 Employees who are Sighted
  • 864 Community Members with a Visual Impairment
  • 46 Community Members who are DeafBlind
  • 7 Community Members who are Sighted

Employee & Community Services Expenses

  • Accessibility $380K
  • Braille Literacy $40K
  • Computer Training & Technology Training Center $360K
  • DeafBlind Program $340K
  • Independent Living $190K
  • Interpreting Services $410K
  • Low Vision Clinic $560K
  • Orientation & Mobility $340K
  • Supported Employment $100K
  • Career Development $90K
  • Administration $330K

Total $3.14M

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