• Portrait of Melinda, a light-skinned middle aged woman wearing a floral top and holding a white cane in a garden and smiling

    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 [...]

  • Portrait of Carla, a light-skinned middle aged woman smiling and sitting on a couch

    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. [...]

    August 27th, 2024Employees, Manufacturing
  • Portrait of Nick, a light-skinned man in his 30s holding a small dog guide and standing and smiling in a garden in Seattle

    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 [...]

    August 27th, 2024Employees, Manufacturing
  • Representative McMorris Rodgers stands with 8 Lighthouse employees and holds a golden shovel.

    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 [...]

    August 20th, 2024Government Relations
  • A man sits on a couch, scrolling through a streaming service on his tablet.

    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, [...]

    August 19th, 2024Events
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    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 [...]

    August 15th, 2024Events
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    Maximizing Job Search Success for People with Disabilities through Networking, Skill Building, and Assistive Technologies

    In today's competitive job market, finding the right job can be challenging, especially for people with disabilities. Securing your next opportunity requires a blend of strategic networking, continuous skill development, and leveraging innovative assistive technologies. [...]

    July 29th, 2024Jobs & Employment
  • A woman with brown hair and light skin sits at a desk, with her hands on a refreshable braille display.

    Webinar: Pathways to Disability Empowerment: Naming and Claiming Your Skills

    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. Knowing your skills is important [...]

    July 24th, 2024Events
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    16 Inspiring Employees Win 2024 MVP Awards

    We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 MVP Awards! This year, the nominations poured in from across our many locations, highlighting the outstanding contributions from every level of our organization. We are [...]

    July 23rd, 2024Employees
  • 12 colorful portraits of people in various job fields.

    Webinar: Career Matchmaking: Aligning Interests & Skills for Job Success

    Learn tools and resources that can assist with searching for a job and/or changing jobs. Whether entering the work world for the first time or contemplating seeking a new opportunity, searching for a job can [...]

    July 11th, 2024Events