Lighthouse for the Blind is proud to be an AbilityOne agency and manufacturer of SKILCRAFT® branded products. Our product line includes a vast variety of items spanning from liquid and aerosol paints and cleaners to First Aid Kits for the U.S. Forest Service and Dog Repellent for the U.S. Postal Service.
Currently, the Lighthouse holds over 20 contracts with Government agencies covering over 200 products. Our current product mix includes Aerosol Cleaners, Bio-based Cleaners, Liquid Cleaners, Office Cleaners, Maintenance Products, Repellent, Paints and Coatings, Medical Products, and the first Green Seal Certified Environmentally Preferred Cleaners.
In 2014, the Lighthouse purchased the assets of a small woman-owned company headquartered in California called Quake Kare. Quake Kare® is a leading supplier of ER™ Emergency Ready disaster preparedness kits and emergency supplies for the home, office, classroom and vehicle.
Quake Kare’s mission is to provide top quality, comprehensive emergency kits and supplies for all disasters at competitive prices to make families, companies, schools and communities safer. Quake Kare Kits are assembled at our headquarters in St. Louis, MO. We invite you to visit www.quakekare.com to start preparing today!
In 2015, the Lighthouse purchased the assets of Tear Mender®. The Tear Mender line of products include non-toxic adhesives to repair fabric, leather and vinyl. The flagship product, Tear Mender, is an instant fabric adhesive that virtually eliminates the use of a needle and thread to repair ripped and torn clothing.
Val “The Bish” Cismoski formulated the original Tear Mender Fabric Adhesive in 1932. Today, Tear Mender is widely used for a multitude of tasks from garment care to crafts.
In 2017, the Lighthouse purchased the assets of RapidFix®, a small adhesive company founded in the early 1990’s by native Australian Len Kelsey. The RapidFix product line includes an amazing dual liquid adhesive system that produces high-strength bonds in seconds and powerful UV activated adhesive solutions to repair almost anything.
RapidFix adhesives will never dry out in the bottle and are guaranteed for 12 months. Visit www.rapidfix.com to view the entire RapidFix catalog.
Badge Magic® joined the Lighthouse product line in 2018. You may be familiar with Badge Magic adhesive sheets if you are or someone you know is a member of the Boy or Girl Scouts.
Badge Magic utilizes a unique “peel & stick” instant adhesive to securely and permanently attach patches and badges to uniforms, vests, jackets, backpacks and more. It magically stays adhered even when washed. The adhesive can also be used to hem pants or for craft projects. Pre-cut sheets for the Boy and Girl Scouts and several other organizations are available at www.badgemagic.com.
Falcon Safety Products, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of compressed-gas cleaning dusters and signal horns, including the renowned Dust-Off brand of consumer electronics cleaning accessories. Founded in 1953 with a vision to prevent tragedies caused by house fires, Falcon Safety has built a strong reputation for manufacturing high-quality products used in hundreds of applications, from household cleaning to industrial safety.
In 2023, Lighthouse for the Blind – St. Louis acquired the assets of Falcon Safety, expanding its portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This acquisition allows the Lighthouse to leverage Falcon’s innovative product line while furthering its mission of inclusion and empowerment within the community. Discover the quality and reliability of Falcon Safety’s products at falconsafety.com.
