day five
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit social enterprise providing employment, support, and training opportunities for people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. The Lighthouse has provided employment and support to people who are blind in our community since 1918 and currently employs 300 people in Seattle. They manufacture aerospace parts, Skilcraft products, military canteens, hydration bladders and other products. Supports include an in-house sign language interpreting department to ensure effective communication for employees who are DeafBlind, staff mobility instructors to teach independent travel with a white cane or dog guide, and over 100 computer workstations adapted for use by individuals who are visually impaired.
Shane Compo( right) makes handles for canteens that will be sold to the Department of Defense. Compo, originally from Yakima, is sight impaired and has worked for The Lighthouse for the Blind for five years.