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The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.2011 AbilityOne Product Catalog

2 | 2011 ABiLiTy one ProducT cATALog The LighThouse for The BLind, inc.

Thank You!It is my honor to thank you for supporting The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. through the continued purchase of our various SKILCRAFT® products represented in the pages of the 2011 Product Calendar. It is because of your purchases that we are able to abide by our mission, which is to create and enhance opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency of people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities.

Additions to the catalog this year include many new models in our Quartet®/SKILCRAFT® line of wallboards, as well as a page highlighting the different types of boards we carry and their ideal applications. Another new page this year describes the features and benefits to our HydraMax® blow-molded bladder.

Perhaps the most exciting addition to the catalog showcases our new E-Tool, a collapsible entrenching shovel made by people who are blind that we are currently selling to GSA and will soon be rolling out to Base Supply Stores. We’re very proud to add this item to our offerings, because it demonstrates the type of work blind people are capable of when given the right tools.

Our catalog wouldn’t be complete without also letting you get to know a few of our employees who work so diligently to make our products. From light assembly to machining complex airplane parts, they are the face of the Lighthouse and I am honored to introduce them to you.

Kirk AdamsPresident and CEOThe Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency providing employment, support, and training opportunities for people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities. A proud affiliate of National Industries for the Blind and a participant in the AbilityOne Program, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has provided employment and support to blind people in our community since 1918.

A successful, AS9100-certified man-ufacturing organization, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. currently employs nearly 400 individuals, more than 225 of whom have a visual disability. The organization’s manufacturing operation, which includes its main production facility in Seattle and a satellite location in Spokane, focuses on high quality products for the Federal government. The Seattle location features a state-of-the-art machine shop that produces aircraft parts for The Boeing Company and other aerospace companies.

Committed to creating accessible employment opportunities, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. provides each employee with the supports necessary for success in the workplace. This includes an in-house sign language

interpreting department to ensure effective communication for Deaf-Blind employees, staff mobility instructors to teach independent travel with a white cane or guide dog, five instructors for on-the-job computer training, and over 100 computer workstations adapted for use by visually impaired individuals.

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. also conducts outreach and educational programs for the community-at-large, including its nationally acclaimed Deaf-Blind Retreat and

community classes, as well as a local school program to educate elementary school students about blindness and deaf-blindness.

About The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.


Table of Contents

The Faces of Our Mission ..................................................4Wallboards ..............................................................................6Easels ...................................................................................... 10Office Products ................................................................... 11Hydration .............................................................................. 12E-Tool ...................................................................................... 15Locations .............................................................................. 16

Front cover image: Kurt Lantz– Production Worker, Inland Northwest LighthousePage 2 image: Teri Jensen (left) and Shirley Deatherage (right) – Production Workers, Inland Northwest Lighthouse


Alberto GonzalesProduction WorkerSeattle Lighthouse

Alberto Gonzales has never known what it was like to have vision or hearing. He was born Deaf-Blind as the result of German Measles.

Growing up in San Patricio, TX, Alberto started elementary school at four years old, and it wasn’t until then that he started learning sign language. Alberto attended a mainstream middle and high school for hearing students in San Antonio, and he passed all his classes and earned his diploma. Following high school, he moved to Austin and went to the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center for nine months of intensive training in deaf-blindness skills, including cooking and orientation and mobility.

In 1999, Alberto learned of and attended the Lighthouse’s Deaf-Blind Retreat in Seabeck, WA for the first time. During the retreat Alberto had the opportunity to take a tour at Seattle Lighthouse.

“My jaw dropped open at all the jobs and different opportunities here,” recalls Alberto. “My fiancé and I thought about it for a long time, but we decided we would definitely come to Seattle for me to work here.”

Since coming to the Lighthouse, Alberto says he has learned the importance of communications, and he enjoys teaching his hearing blind co-workers ASL so they can communicate with one another.

Ursula McCullyContact Center Representative

Seattle Lighthouse

In July 1988, Ursula McCully was a mother and working for a bank when she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. Only six years later, in 1994, she was legally blind. Despite being provided with adaptive technology by the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) that allowed her to do her job looking

up documents on microfiche, Ursula’s employer was focused on increased productivity and profitability. She was let go that same year.

By April 1995, Ursula completed DSB’s Orientation Training Center program, and she was ready to re-enter the work force as a blind customer service

professional. Despite getting multiple interviews, she never got called for follow-up meetings.

In late 1996, her job coach called to let her know that the Lighthouse was opening a customer service department. After a phone screening,

she finally got that call for another interview.

“Pretty soon, I got a call asking when I could start. I said, ‘Anytime!’,” she says. “On my first day, I met Dana Marmion, who was also hired as a

Customer Service Representative — we still work together today.”

When asked what she likes most about working for the Lighthouse, Ursula states, “The sense of belonging. The sense of ‘we’re all the same’ regardless of if you’re blind, Deaf-Blind, or sighted. We’re here for the betterment of the

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Lark BraunProduction Worker

Inland Northwest Lighthouse

Born sighted, Lark Braun became visually impaired when she was five years old as the result of brain cancer; her optic nerve detached

from her retinas. Lark attended the Washington State School for the Blind beginning when she was seven years old. Her education

there included vocational studies, and she graduated with her high school diploma when she was 21 years old. From there, it was her

goal to work at the Inland Northwest Lighthouse (INL).

“I pretty much knew I wanted to work at INL right out of school,” she states. She applied in July 2009, and she began work at the

Spokane facility in March 2010. Lark knew President and CEO Kirk Adams from chapter meetings of the National Federation of

the Blind in Spokane. Two of her childhood friends also worked in production at INL, and Director of Recruiting Don Helsel visited her

school to talk about job opportunities.

At INL, Lark works on both the wallboard and easel production lines. “I like it all. It’s busy work, and I like to be busy. I like the

socializing, and I love to build stuff.”

When asked about how the Lighthouse has benefitted her, Lark says, “It’s helped to improve my self-confidence and gave me more

encouragement and hope in finding work being a blind individual.”

Lauren Schlaeppi, Jr.CNC Set-Up and OperatorSeattle Lighthouse

“Up until the age of six, I thought seeing two of everything was normal,” Lauren Schlaeppi, Jr. states. “It turned out that it wasn’t, and the doctors had to disconnect my right eye.”

Lauren was diagnosed with cortical blindness. The best vision he ever had in his left eye was 20/200, and the optic nerve in his left eye is now deteriorating. As an adult, Lauren went to work for The Boeing Company as a tool operator. While working one day using a wheel cutter, Lauren leaned to one side and didn’t realize there was a problem with the tool due to his vision loss. As he was leaning, the wheel cutter blade flew passed his head.

“That was in 1994 or 1995, and it was at that point I couldn’t do that job anymore. I was on disability, unemployed, and I was mad against the world,” says Lauren. “I was scared and didn’t know what do to, I tried other jobs, but they didn’t work out.”

Eventually, Lauren received training on Job Access With Speech (JAWS), a screen-reading application that would allow him to return to working in a machine shop. The companies Lauren applied to at first were evasive about whether they’d hire him.

In 2006, the Lighthouse came up on Lauren’s radar screen as somewhere he might be able to work and receive some training. He was hired and is now working in the machine shop as one of dozens of blind employees making parts for The Boeing Company and other aerospace companies.



Available in a variety of sizes and styles!

High quality office products made in the USA by persons who are blind.

Our mission: To create and enhance opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency of people who are

blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities.

WALLBOARDSCORK · MAGNETIC · IN/OUT · PLANNERS · DRY ERASE · FABRIC


WALLBOARDSCORK · MAGNETIC · IN/OUT · PLANNERS · DRY ERASE · FABRIC

HEAVY USEMAGNETIC PORCELAIN DRY ERASE

Durable lifetime board •designed for heavy useNon-porous, easy-to-clean •surface will not stain or ghostOccasional use of cleaners •recommendedIdeal for executive offices, •meeting spaces, classrooms

BULLETIN BOARDNATURAL CORK Resilient and durable natural cork surface

Self-healing surface lets you •post, change, and re-post items as needs changeAvailable with aluminum •and oak finish framesGreat for cubicles, offices, •common spaces, and break rooms

LIGHT USEMELAMINE DRY ERASE

Economical board perfect •for cubicles, offices, break roomsLower price point than •porcelain boardRequires regular use •of cleaners for optimal performance

BULLETIN BOARDFABRIC

Stylish, contemporary design blends in with any décor

High-density backing •delivers maximum pin-holding powerIdeal for lunchrooms, •meeting and common spaces, and other high-use areas

We’ve got the right board for every space.

See a BSC sales team memberfor more information on theseQuartet®/SKILCRAFT® products.


WALLBOARDS High quality office products made in the USA by persons who are blind.

CORK NSN / Style SizeOak Finish Frame 12” x 36” 18” x 24” 24” x 36” 36” x 48” 48” x 72”7195-01-567-0520 •7110-01-567-9519 •7195-01-235-4161 •7195-01-218-2026 •7195-01-567-0521 •Aluminum Frame 12” x 36” 18” x 24” 24” x 36” 36” x 48” 48” x 72”7195-01-484-0007 •7195-01-484-0005 •7195-01-484-0010 •7110-01-567-9522 •

MAGNETIC NSN / Style SizeAluminum Frame 18” x 24” 24” x 36” 36” x 48” 36” x 60” 48” x 72”7110-01-555-0292 •7110-01-555-0294 •7110-01-555-0293 •7110-01-568-0406 •7110-01-568-0399 •

DRY ERASE NSN / Style SizeAluminum Frame 18” x 24” 24” x 36” 36” x 48” 48” x 72”7110-01-416-5198 •7110-01-484-1756 •7110-01-568-0405 •7110-01-568-0398 •

CUBIE® Each Cubie® board features a stylish aluminum frame. SizeNSN Style 13” x 24” 18” x 30”7110-01-567-9517 Cork Bulletin Board •7110-01-568-0040 Melamine Dry Erase Board •7110-01-568-0402 Dry-Erase Cork/Combo Board •7110-01-568-0407 Magnetic Dry Erase Board •7110-01-568-0397 Magnetic Dry Erase One-Month Planner •


Quartet®/SKILCRAFT® wallboards come in a wide variety of styles and sizes to meet your office’s communication needs. Whether it’s posting a note to one of our high quality cork bulletin boards or mapping out action items on our magnetic dry erase boards, we’ve got the product for you!

FABRIC NSN / Style Size

Fabric 24” x 36” 36” x 48”

7110-01-567-9523 •

7110-01-567-9518 •

Fabric-Like 24” x 36” 36” x 48”

7195-01-484-0017 •

7195-01-484-0015 •

COMBO NSN / Style Size

Oak Finish Frame 24” x 36” 36” x 48”

7110-01-568-0401 •

7110-01-568-0404 •

IN/OUT NSN / Style SizeAluminum Frame 24” x 36” 36” x 48”

7520-01-484-5261 (14-Person, Magnetic) •

7110-01-568-0403 (29-Person, Magnetic) •

CORK RAILS NSN / Style SizeAluminum Frame 18” x 24” 24” x 36” 36” x 48”

7195-01-567-0530 •7195-01-567-9528 •7195-01-567-9529 •

PLANNERS Each planner board features a stylish aluminum frame. SizeNSN Style 18” x 24” 24” x 36”7110-01-444-7735 30-Day Planner •7520-01-223-9896 30-Day Planner •7520-01-223-9897 60-Day Planner •7110-01-407-0160 90-Day Planner •7520-01-223-9898 In/Out Board (12-Person) •

CORK TILES

7110-01-567-9516Four (4) 12” x 12” cork tiles

By purchasing Quartet®/SKILCRAFT® wallboards, you provide jobs for people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities.

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. operates Seattle Lighthouse and Spokane’s Inland Northwest Lighthouse.

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a participant in the AbilityOne program.


EASELSDry ErasE – ChalkboarD

Easel surface easily rotates for a handy tabletop



Dry ErasENsN: 7520-01-424-4867

ChalkboarDNsN: 7520-01-424-4845

FEATURES:Lightweight and portable•Writing surface measures 29” by 38”•Height adjusts from 41” to 68”•Versatile design allows for display •or tabletop useAvailable with dry erase or •chalkboard surfaces

These dry erase and chalkboard display easels are lightweight, portable, and easy to set up.




OFFICE PRODUCTS

HANGING FILE FOLDERS

DROp-KNIFE pApER TRImmERSIN/OUT BOARD

14-Person: 7520-01-484-5261Measures 11” x 14”

29-Person: 7110-01-568-0403Measures 18” x 24”

12-inch plastic base: 7520-00-224-762015-inch plastic base: 7520-00-634-467518-inch plastic base: 7520-00-163-256824-inch wood base: 7520-00-224-762130-inch wood base: 7520-00-282-2137

Letter-SizedGreen, no tabs: 7530-01-364-9496Green, 1/3 tab: 7530-01-364-9497Green, 1/5 tab: 7530-01-364-9498Blue, 1/5 tab: 7530-01-364-9499Red, 1/5 tab: 7530-01-364-9500Yellow, 1/5 tab: 7530-01-364-9501

Legal-Sized Green, no tabs: 7530-01-364-9487Green, 1/3 tab: 7530-01-357-6854Green, 1/5 tab: 7530-01-357-6855Blue, 1/5 tab: 7530-01-357-6856Red, 1/5 tab: 7530-01-357-6857Yellow, 1/5 tab: 7530-01-364-9495

DISpLAy EASEL

Chalkboard: 7520-01-424-4845Dry Erase: 7520-01-424-4867

TELEScOpINGTRIpOD EASEL

7520-01-456-7876

SpRING BAcK BINDER

7510-00-286-6954


High quality drink systems made with pride by persons who are blind.

On-the-Move Hydration Systems

DURABLE · CLEAN · AFFORDABLE

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Alpha/Mustang bladder is seamless and hygenic, •just rinse and air dry — no cleaning kit required

Drink tube can be positioned on right or left •

Bladders designed to withstand loads up to 350 pounds •

Adjustable, quick-release shoulder straps •

Alpha/Mustang bladder holds shape regardless of fill level •

Additional storage on the Alpha/Mustang models•

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FEATURES

REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS120 oz. (Mustang/Alpha) NSN: 8465-01-524-2764100 oz. (Stinger) NSN: 8465-00-NIB-0081100 oz. (MOLLE) NSN: 8465-01-519-2304Bite Valve Part: HY2704Bite Valve Cover NSN: 8465-00-NIB-0087

ADDITIONAL ITEMSM-1 1-Quart Standard Canteen NSN: 8465-01-115-0026 (olive drab) NSN: 8465-01-NIB-0110 (black)M-1 2-Quart Standard Canteen NSN: 8465-01-118-0173 (olive drab) NSN: 8465-00-NIB-0111 (black)M-1 NBC Replacement Cap NSN: 8465-00-930-2077 (olive drab) NSN: 8465-00-NIB-0108 (black)Canteen Cup and Stand NSN: 8465-00-165-6838 (cup) NSN: 8465-01-250-3632 (stand)ECHO® 1-Quart Flexible Canteen NSN: 8465-00-NIB-0041 (olive drab) NSN: 8465-00-NIB-0109 (black)

By purchasing HYDRAMAX® drink systems by SKILCRAFT®, you provide jobs for people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities.

Founded in 1918, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. provides employment opportunities, training, and support services for people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, or blind with other disabilities. The non-profit organization operates Seattle Lighthouse and Spokane’s Inland Northwest Lighthouse.

Today, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. employs more than 225 people who are blind, more than 35 of whom are Deaf-Blind.

A participant in the AbilityOne™ program, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. manufactures various products under the SKILCRAFT® brand, including display and tripod easels, HydraMax® drink systems, hanging file folders, and Quartet® wallboards in partnership with ACCO Brands.

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is associated with the National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and the Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled.

For more information or to place an order, please contact us by phone at (800) 799-0402, or e-mail to [email protected].


FEATURES:Blow-molded bladder design eliminates seams •that harbor bacteriaNo cleaning kit required – just rinse with hot, •soapy water and air dryDesigned to withstand loads of up to 350 lbs•Bladder holds shape regardless of fill level•Drink tube on the right or left•Available in Alpha and Mustang systems•The only AbilityOne hydration system•

Easy-to-clean hydration systems

Get the blow-molded bladder in these HydraMax® systems:

120 oz. blow-molded bladder

ALPHA MUSTANG

NSN: 8465-01-524-2764

Ourmission:Tocreateandenhanceopportunitiesforindependenceandself-sufficiencyofpeoplewhoareblind,Deaf-Blind,andblindwithotherdisabilities.

For more information or to place an order, please contact us by phone at (800) 799-0402, or e-mail to [email protected]


E-TOOL



FEATURES:Highly-durable design features •carbon steel blade with serrated edge Multi-use tool for an on-the-move environment•Use as a shovel, saw, or hammer •Collapses easily into a •convenient portable unitCan be stowed in pack or •attached easily to gearMeets • MilSpec requirements

Collapsible, on-the-move entrenching tool

High quality tactical gear made in the USA by persons who are blind.


Seattle Lighthouse2501 S. Plum StreetSeattle, WA 98144

Toll Free: (800) 914-7307Direct: (206) 322-4200

www.seattlelighthouse.org

Inland Northwest Lighthouse6405 North Addison St.

Spokane, WA 99208Direct: (509) 487-0405

www.inlandlh.org

Base Supply Centers

NevadaFallon Naval Air Station

Servmart Express Supply4755 Pasture Rd., Bldg. 8

Fallon, NV 89406(775) 426-2587

WashingtonJoint Base Lewis-McChordFort Lewis Express SupplyBldg. 2072 Pendleton Ave.

Fort Lewis, WA 98433(253) 966-3582

North Fort Lewis Express Supply

Bldg. 11836 A St.Fort Lewis, WA 98433

(253) 212-3740

McChord Express SupplyBldg. 576 E St.

McChord AFB, WA 98438(253) 588-3535

CaliforniaSPAWAR Systems Center Pacific

Point Loma Express SupplyPoint Loma Campus #6

Bldg. A33, Ground Floor6th Wing, West Entrance

53560 Hull St.San Diego, CA 92152

(619) 224-1564

China Lake Naval Air Warfare CenterBldg. 1202 Blandy Ave., Room 1

China Lake, CA 93555(760) 446-3051

Opening Soon!Fort Irwin

Military Reservation (CA)

For more information or to place an order, please contact us by phone at (800) 799-0402,

or e-mail to [email protected].

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