The Austin Lighthouse has finished construction on an onsite Independent Living Training Center. This center will provide services and training to Blind and Visually Impaired Texans ages 45 and above. The training will provide the confidence and skills necessary to…
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Accessible Certification Testing Center Offers New Opportunities for the Blind
The Austin Lighthouse now offers Certification Testing in collaboration with Microsoft and Pearson VUE. This Testing Center, located in the Lighthouse foyer, is the only one in Texas with JAWS and ZoomText loaded on the computers for use by blind…
From the Desk of Jim Meehan
The past two years has been a period of unprecedented change for many of us. The safety and supply chain concerns from the global pandemic have presented several unique challenges, yet I am proud to say the Austin Lighthouse has…
Austin Lighthouse Joins Sign-On Letter Calling for Digital Accessibility Regulations
Travis Association for the Blind, also known as the Austin Lighthouse, is one of 181 disability organizations calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to finalize a web and application accessibility rule. Disability advocates ask that the DOJ issues regulations…