The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. operates AbilityOne Base Supply Centers (BSCs) up and down the West Coast U.S., which offer one-stop shopping to military personnel and federal employees. Convenient locations allow personnel to walk in, select needed supplies and have them delivered on-base or in the office that same day.

When you purchase SKILCRAFT® and other AbilityOne® products at your local BSC, you help empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities.

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What Products Are Available at AbilityOne BSCs?

We are a one-stop source for the supplies you need to fulfill your mission. We carry AbilityOne®/SKILCRAFT® office products, cleaning and janitorial supplies, and much more. We also can do special orders and find you anything you need. Products typically available include:

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The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. proudly produces SKILCRAFT® products and services that create and sustain rewarding careers for Americans who are blind. SKILCRAFT: Exceptional quality. Extraordinary impact. Learn more at NIB.org/SKILCRAFT.

Our Locations

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