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    Pat O’Hara Named President & CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. — Leading With Purpose and Precision

    The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Pat O’Hara as our new President and Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a renewed growth, innovation, and mission-driven manufacturing excellence. Pat [...]

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    Building Confidence and Career Direction: Clevon Biggs’ Experience in The Lighthouse Career Development Program

    For many employees, career growth isn’t just about learning new tasks, it’s about building confidence, finding direction, and discovering what’s possible. At The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., the Career Development Program (CDP) was [...]

    January 30th, 2026Employees, Spokane, Training
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    Finding Strength and a New Path: Melinda Slovernick’s Journey at the Lighthouse

     Melinda Slovernick Employee of the Year: Leadership Through Resilience When Melinda Slovernick walks into work each day as an Administrative Assistant for the AbilityOne Base Supply Centers at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., [...]

  • Antonio Rozier stands in a garden with a white cane, smiling.

    Antonio Rozier Honored with NIB’s 2025 Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award

    Antonio Rozier Honored with NIB’s 2025 Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award Antonio Rozier, Director of Information Technology Systems at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., has been named the 2025 recipient of the [...]

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    Understanding Challenges and Empowering Those with Low Vision

    Every year in February, we celebrate Low Vision Awareness Month to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with low vision and to educate the public about ways to support those affected by [...]

  • Volunteers from Bank of America's Disability Action Network. A group of 11 people stand outside in a garden, wearing matching dark blue t-shirts and smiling.

    Bank of America Partnership Supporting Accessibility and Inclusion

    How the Bank of America Partnership with The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Drives Accessibility and Inclusion At The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., partnerships are the cornerstone of our mission to empower individuals [...]

  • a group of people stand in the low vision clinic and store talking. One person is holding a cane, another has a dog guide.

    Celebrating 5 Years of Low Vision Services at the Lighthouse

    The Lighthouse Low Vision Services Program is celebrating five years of providing specialized care for people with vision loss in the Puget Sound region. As one of the only clinics dedicated specifically to low [...]

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    Empowering the DeafBlind Community Through Technology Training at the Lighthouse

    New Seattle Grant Expands Access to Technology Training for People who are DeafBlind The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s Technology Training Center (TTC) is transforming digital access, independence, and opportunity for DeafBlind employees and community [...]

  • Gregory Wilson standing on the Manufacturing floor, with boxes all around him.

    Gregory Wilson: A Journey of Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Leadership

    Gregory Wilson's career trajectory is a story of resilience, adaptability, and growth. Gregory joined The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. just over two years ago, starting on the production line. His strong [...]

    November 24th, 2025Employees, Manufacturing, Seattle
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    Lighting the Way: How Karin Johnson Helps People with Low Vision Live Independently in King County

    A Calling to Serve Through Occupational Therapy When Karin Johnson finished her training in occupational therapy, she already knew she wanted to specialize in low vision rehabilitation. She was drawn to the holistic nature [...]

    November 20th, 2025Programs & Services, Seattle