• Gaylen Floy, Computer and Assistive Technology Instructor, a light skinned middle aged woman, sitting at a computer and wearing a headset.

    Remote Training Programs

    Our Computer Training Program (CTP) and Braille Literacy Program have been adapted to remotely meet the needs of our community.

  • Roger Poulin, TTC Computer & AT Skills Instructor, a light skinned man with a long grey beard signing while an interpreter stands behind him.

    Our Programs & Services

    A look at the many services we offer our employees and in some cases, the community at large.

    June 15th, 2022FY 2021 Annual Report
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    FY21 Employee and Community Services

    The generosity of our community allows us to meet people where they are in their journey of vision loss.

  • Colleen Smith, BSC Supply Clerk, a light skinned woman with red hair, stands with her dog guide beside her.

    AbilityOne Base Supply Centers: Colleen Smith

    Colleen Smith has been a clerk at the McChord Air Force Base AbilityOne Base Supply Center (BSC) for more than four years now. Her previous job could not have been more different.

  • John Lewis, Production Lead, a light skinned man with salt and pepper hair and beard sits outside on a bench, smiling.

    Upward Mobility: Shawn & John

    Shawn Dobbs and John Lewis are not only employees of the year, they’re also examples of the opportunities available at the Lighthouse for upward mobility.

  • Our Workforce

    Pie chart showing breakdown of Lighthouse employees: 43% blind 5% blind with other disabilities 6% DeafBlind 46% sighted Where Employees Who Are Blind Work 52% Manufacturing – [...]

    June 15th, 2022FY 2021 Annual Report
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    Manufacturing by the Numbers

    Today, we are an ISO9001- and AS9100-accredited manufacturer.  We specialize in precision machining, assembly, injection molding, and SKILCRAFT Products.

    June 15th, 2022FY 2021 Annual Report
  • Katine Gadsden, Production Worker, a dark skinned woman with curly hair is wearing sunglasses and sitting at a work table holding a camoflauge water bladder in her hand. Behind her, Earnest Glover, Marketing Assistant is standing and smiling.

    Summerville’s 5th Anniversary

    Five years ago, the Lighthouse proudly opened our third manufacturing facility in Summerville, South Carolina.

  • Pie chart graphic for Employees by Location

    FY 21 Employees By Location

    Infographics showing where our employees are located geographically across the U.S.

  • George Abbott smiling in a garden holding a white cane

    Letter from President and CEO George Abbott

    On August 1, 2021, it was my honor to accept the position of President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and I’m proud to be part of this incredible organization.