How does anyone blind or sighted understand the world? Perception is deeper and more mysterious than we can imagine. Our other senses have their own wisdom separate from sight. This weekly podcast hosted by Michael Nye is a series of narrative…
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Accessible Technology at Austin Lighthouse for the Blind Featured in Forbes Magazine
Travis Association for the Blind – the Austin Lighthouse continues to lead the way and be ahead of the curve through information and innovation. The Lighthouse’s sole focus is to continue to find ways to support Blind and low-vision people…
Austin Lighthouse’s Veteran’s Day Flag Raising Ceremony
The Austin Lighthouse held a flag-raising ceremony to honor our nation’s veterans. Participants in the ceremony were: Jim Meehan, CEO, USN Retired; Rachel Aldaz, VP of HR, USAF Retired, acted as the Master of Arms; Dave Guthrie, Facilities Manager, US…
Commanding General of U.S. Army Material Command Visits Austin Lighthouse
Four Star General Edward Daly, the Commanding General of theU.S. Army Material Command (AMC), visited the Austin Lighthouse on Friday, October 28.Led by Lighthouse President and CEO Jim Meehan, General Daly toured two areas of the agency, the Lighthouse’s U.S.…
Blind Jiu Jitsu Fighter Nichole Nobles Earns Green Belt
Nichole “Nikki” Nobles, production worker at the Austin Lighthouse for the Blind, attained her fourth stripe, Green belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on June 21st! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport based on ground fighting and…
Microsoft Awards Career Development Grant to The Austin Lighthouse for the Blind
The Austin Lighthouse for the Blind recently reached out to Microsoft about an issue that many of their employees and others who are blind or visually impaired deal with when taking certification exams. While the courses involved are accessible to…