1918 2018

100 Years of Jobs, Independence, and Empowerment1918 2018

One Hundred Years of Redefining Vision

1918 Articles of incorporation for The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. signed in Seattle, Washington

1967 Relocation to current Seattle facility in Rainier Valley

1978First DeafBlind Retreat

2008First Lighthouse satellite facility opens in Spokane, Washington

2013Spokane Facility Expansion Groundbreaking

2018100th Anniversary of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

1951Contract with The Boeing Company

1925 Lighthouse Facility on the Seattle waterfront opens

1964 Lighthouse merges with Handcrest, Inc.

1972 First DeafBlind employee hired

1999 First Base Supply Center (BSC) opens

2010Contract Management Services open in San Diego, CA and Contact Center established in Seattle

2016Third manufacturing facility opens in Summerville, South Carolina

Since 1918, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has empowered people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities in our community. From humble beginnings producing brooms, baskets, and jigsaw puzzles, the Lighthouse currently operates eleven

facilities, manufactures aerospace parts for The Boeing Company, and provides services to customers including the U.S. Military. The Lighthouse is a leader in the industry. As we reach

our 100th year, we look forward to sharing the past and envisioning our future with you.