One thing about our employees, they’re always going to show up and show out on Halloween. From qwerky to classic, everyone brought their A-game with their creativity. After much deliberation, we’re excited to announce the winners of our costume contest.…
Author: Brandye Lacy
Austin Lighthouse Hosts NIB President and Agency Leaders for Quarterly Meeting
Last month, we had the honor of hosting a visit from Soraya Correa, President of National Industries for the Blind, Jeffrey Hawking, VP of Business Development and Retail Distribution, and the leaders of all the Lighthouses in Texas. It was…
Get Ready for White Cane Day
Mark your calendars for Austin’s 2024 White Cane Day Celebration! It’s coming up on Wednesday, October 16th from 10 am to 2:00 pm at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, located at 1100 W. 45th Street in…
CapMetro’s Pickup Service: A Convenient Transit Solution for Austin Lighthouse Employees
CapMetro’s Pickup is a hit for employees at the Austin Lighthouse! Since it’s debut on January 14, Pickup Dove Springs has received over 200 requests to and from the Lighthouse’s two Pickup stop locations. Pickup is a limited-area shared ride shuttle service…
Austin Lighthouse Honored with NIB’s 2023 Employment Growth Award
Austin Lighthouse was honored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, with the 2023 Employment Growth Award. The award recognizes Austin Lighthouse’s efforts to increase employment retention, growth and upward…
Remembering Agnes O’Neal: Celebrating Her Legacy with an Annual Pancake Breakfast
Since 2011, employees at Travis Association for the Blind, also known as the Austin Lighthouse, have enjoyed the Agnes O’Neal New Year’s Pancake Breakfast on a select morning in January. Stacks of syrupy pancakes, fluffy eggs, crispy bacon and more…