Does the Lighthouse have a machine shop?
Yes, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has operated a machine shop for nearly 60 years, having made aircraft parts for The Boeing Company since 1951. Today, the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is an AS9100- and ISO 2001:9000-certified manufacturer that employs more than 70 machinists who are blind and Deaf-Blind. A participant in the AbilityOne program, we are associated with the National Industries for the Blind. Our list of customers includes the Federal government’s Defense Logistics Agency and various commercial firms, such as The Boeing Company, Triumph Composite Systems, Inc., and BAE Systems. “Your willingness to go the extra mile to reach out and give that extra level of customer service — and to also make suggestions for manufacturing improvements and efficiencies that benefit us both — is greatly appreciated.” — James Patterson, Triumph Composite Systems, Inc.
