To improve occupational opportunity and public perception of legally blind arkansans through community engagement, work skills enhancement and the production of quality goods and services.

Operation of a qualified abilityone agency that provides training, employment and services for the blind and visually-impaired. Manufacturing and sales of apparel, textiles, and paper products utilizing the skills of blind and visually impaired individuals. The arkansas lighthouse for the blind employed 78 blind or visually-impaired individuals in the fiscal year ended september 30, 2017, resulting in the generation of 127,904 blind direct labor hours and 4,784 blind indirect labor hours. Contributions are used to provide training for specific job skills. Funds are also used to develop new product lines and services to create jobs for the visually impaired.