History

RLCB, Inc. formerly known as the Raleigh Lions Clinic for the Blind is a private nonprofit, self sustaining manufacturer and business services provider. RLCB was formed through a partnership between the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind and the Raleigh (host) Lions Club on November 12, 1966. Originally organized to provide evaluation, training and job placement services RLCB has expanded its business.

RLCB is an Ability One preferred vendor and leader in textile cutting and sewing.  Products are manufactured by a workforce comprised of 81% blind/visually impaired staff members.  Our services and products were sold exclusively to the federal government through military contracts in our early history.

RLCB operates 7 military base supply stores, selling office supplies, individual equipment elements, military clothing and supplies throughout the US.  Our locations include: Fort Campbell, Kentucky - Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro - Gulfport Construction Navel Base Battalion, Gulfport, Mississippi - Stennis Space center, Mississippi - Eilson Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska - Elemendorf Air Force base, Anchorage, Alaska.

In 1997, the Veterans Administration Medical Centers in Kentucky selected RLCB, Inc. as their outsourced provider for switchboard operations.  RLCB was awarded a multi-year contract to provide 7 x 24 call coverage, 365 days/YR.  The staff manages 130,000 incoming calls annually, executes all the medical “code alert” announcements, fire and alarm conditions and provide other public address systems announcements to locate staff within the medical facilities.  The staff interacts with patients, medical personnel and families extensively.