The Lighthouse for the Blind en
The Lighthouse for the Blind Inc. is a private, non-profit agency providing employment, support, and training opportunities for individuals who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities. An affiliate of National Industries for the Blind and a participant in the AbilityOne Program, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has provided employment and support to blind individuals since 1918. The mission of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is to create and enhance opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency for individuals who are blind, Deaf-Blind, or blind with other disabilities. Their aim is to provide employee with whatever supports are necessary for success in the workplace. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. currently employs nearly 400 individuals, more than 225 of whom have a visual disability. The organization's manufacturing operation, which includes its main production facility in Seattle and a satellite location in Spokane, focuses on high quality products for the federal government and aerospace parts for The Boeing Company and other aerospace manufacturers. In addition to the Seattle and Spokane facilities, the Lighthouse operates Base Supply Centers located on military installations. Wikipedia [ - ]