WEBINAR: Eyes on Innovation, A Deep Dive into AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Blind People
Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. webinar team as we explored the exciting new world of AI-powered, wearable smart glasses. We took a feature-rich deep dive into the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers, the Envision [...]
FREE Transportation to Voting Centers for People Who are Blind or Low Vision
Thanks to Common Cause, a non-partisan, grassroots organization, the Washington Council of the Blind (WCB) has been given a grant to provide ALL blind and low vision voters in Washington state free transportation to [...]
Support Mae’s Journey to be the First DeafBlind Employee to Complete AJAC Aerospace Machinist Training!
Mae Mullen, one of just a few DeafBlind machinists working at our Seattle facility, is reaching new heights at the Lighthouse and is the first DeafBlind employee to take part in a 4-year AJAC Apprenticeship program.
From Tragedy to Triumph, Melinda Slovernick’s Story
Meet Melinda Slovernick, Administrative Assistant for the AbilityOne Base Supply Centers. Her story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the profound impact of organizations that believe in the potential of every individual, regardless of their circumstances. “In 2002, I [...]
Carla Abbott’s Journey from Vision Loss to Leadership
“I was born with juvenile macular degeneration and, congenital aniridia, which means there is no iris,” shares Carla Abbott, Production Supervisor at the Lighthouse. “During the course of years, my vision has become worse. [...]
From Cancer Survivor to Aerospace CNC Machinist, Nick Nathan’s Story
“I grew up with a father who was totally blind, so I was familiar to blindness growing up,” shared Nick Nathan, CNC Machinist I Aerospace at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. “I had his cancer, which [...]
Honoring Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers for Her Dedication to the AbilityOne Program
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. was honored to recognize Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers for her long-time support of our organization, the AbilityOne Program, and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities to live [...]
Webinar: Navigating Streaming Services – A Guide to Audio Descriptions
Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. as we explore audio descriptions and the digital accessibility of streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and more. We’ll hear from Fred Brack, an audio describer, [...]
Webinar: Transform Your Future, Write a Resume
This is part of our Pathways to Disability Employment monthly webinar series. This webinar is for job seekers who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Learn which resume format best highlights your [...]
