Industries & Lighthouses for the Blind
Find nonprofit employers, Industries for the Blind, Lighthouse organizations and vision-service agencies throughout the United States. Some directly hire people who are blind or visually impaired; others offer job training, rehabilitation, and employment referrals. Always check the organization’s website for available positions, eligibility and application details.
Find organizations in your state
National Industries for the Blind — Find a Local Agency: Use the state selector to find NIB-associated nonprofit agencies nationwide. The same resource also offers other state blindness services. This is our primary nationwide directory rather than a claim that every state has an organization named “Lighthouse.”
National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind — Member Agencies: additional organizations and employer contacts.
Featured employers and organizations
- National Industries for the Blind (NIB) — All states — national agency directory. Search NIB-associated nonprofits by state, plus state blindness resources.
- The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. — Washington and additional locations. Manufacturing, administration, and other employment opportunities.
- Lighthouse Works — Orlando, Florida. Employment-focused organization; check its site for current opportunities.
- Lighthouse Central Florida — Orlando, Florida. Vision-related training and employment support; check available programs.
- Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision — Tampa and Winter Haven, Florida. Employment opportunities and rehabilitation programs.
- Lighthouse Louisiana — Louisiana. Employment, services and training.
- Alabama Industries for the Blind — Alabama. Explore organization and hiring information.
- Arizona Industries for the Blind — Arizona. Explore organization and hiring information.
- Georgia Industries for the Blind — Georgia. Explore organization and hiring information.
- Mississippi Industries for the Blind — Mississippi. Explore organization and hiring information.
- NewView Oklahoma — Oklahoma. Explore organization and employment services.
- Beyond Vision — Wisconsin. Explore employment and manufacturing careers.
- The Chicago Lighthouse — Illinois. Careers and vision-related programs.
- Bosma Enterprises — Indiana. Employment and vision rehabilitation resources.
- Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired — San Francisco, California. Training, services and opportunities.
- Tarrant County Association for the Blind / Lighthouse — Fort Worth, Texas. Explore employment and manufacturing opportunities.
- Lions Industries for the Blind — North Carolina. Employment-focused nonprofit.
Before you apply
- Ask whether the organization is hiring for direct employment, offering training, or making referrals.
- Ask what entry-level opportunities are available and whether paid training is offered.
- Request accessible applications, interviews, assessments, and job-related accommodations as needed.
- Check the employer’s current careers page; directory listings are not proof of a current vacancy.
