For all intents and purposes, Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind is a 501 C 3 non-profit. In reality, the organization is a mecca of encouragement and solace for many who find employment within its doors.
Beacon Lighthouse Inc. promotes the economic and personal independence of blind and visually impaired people. It started in a single room at the Washington Elementary School as an incorporated agency, Beacon Lights Inc. in 1974. Three years later, it moved to its present location. After major expansion in 1984, the legal name changed and became Beacon Lighthouse, Inc.
Today, Beacon Lighthouse occupies over 50,000 square feet of industrial and office space. It serves as an industrial manufacturer offering continuous job placement for blind and visually impaired individuals.
What We Do
Beacon manufactures products for industrial, wholesale, retail, and government markets. The manufacturing floor utilizes modern production processes and automated machinery. Their products include: scouring pads, floor pads, twist-n-fill chemical cleaning systems, aircraft cleaning kits, sponge scrubbers, bathroom and/or kitchen scrubbers, laser printer cartridge re-manufacturing, scotch-brite quick-clean griddle cleaning systems, wire stainless-steel scrubbers, and a tool line.
Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind, who employs and trains blind people of all ages, owns and operates Two AbilityOne Base Supply Centers (BSC). Blind and low vision employees play a crucial role in all aspects of our BSC operation.
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Company Overview
- One Stop Shopping Solution – Over 500,000 AbilityOne and Non-AbilityOne (commercial) Products Available
- No-Charge Same/Next Day Delivery Service with no minimum order quantities
- No Hassle Return Policy
- Tailored Inventory to fit Installation Needs
- Short Notice Deployment Support
- Multiple Ordering and Purchasing Methods
- Enhanced Security due to availability of products on base
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By purchasing from BSCs, government customers support the employment of qualified professionals who are blind or have other severe disabilities through the AbilityOne Program. These employees produce and ship products, provide services, and in many cases, staff the BSCs. Additionally, service-disabled veterans and military dependents have the opportunity to join the AbilityOne team, where they continue to play a valuable role in the military communities that are significant to their lives
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Products
- Office Products
- Cleaning & Janitorial Supplies
- Tools and Industrial Supplies
