In the latest episode of National Industries for the Blind’s Heard and Empowered podcast, Brandye Lacy, Austin Lighthouse’s marketing coordinator and NIB Advocate for Leadership and Employment, sits down with Dr. Hoby Wedler to share her inspiring journey of vision…
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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…
Employee Appreciation Week at the Austin Lighthouse is Almost Here
It’s that time of the year again! Employee Appreciation Week is just around the corner at the Austin Lighthouse. We’re all excited about the events and surprises planned for this week. It’s a time when we get to show gratitude…
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…
Prepare to Witness the Total Eclipse
Are you excited for the upcoming total solar eclipse in Austin? On April 8th, the city will be plunged into darkness as the moon blocks the sun. The partial eclipse will begin around 1:31 pm, with the total eclipse occurring…
From College Setback to IT Success, Thomas Stivers Shares His Journey in New Podcast
Thomas Stivers, a systems administrator for Travis Association for the Blind (Austin Lighthouse), recently sat down with Dr. Hobey Wedler, host of the Heard & Empowered podcast by National Industries for the Blind, to share his inspiring journey from Lighthouse…