The Lighthouse for the Blind
Manufactures aerospace parts and provides vision rehabilitation services.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1918
- Employees
- 470
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
- Subsidiaries
- Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation
About
The Lighthouse for the Blind is a private, non-profit social enterprise founded in 1918 that produces high-quality aerospace and precision machining components for federal and commercial customers. Its core mission is to create sustainable, meaningful employment for people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and other disabled individuals, employing more than 470 staff, over 260 of whom are visually impaired. Beyond manufacturing, The Lighthouse offers comprehensive training and support services—including vocational computer classes, braille instruction, a Deaf-Blind retreat, and community outreach—to empower its workforce and raise public awareness. This dual focus on technical excellence and inclusive workforce development distinguishes the organization as a leader in both aerospace manufacturing and disability-inclusive employment.