Streaming services give us access to hundreds of movies and TV shows, but how accessible are they for people who are blind or visually impaired? The Austin Lighthouse Training Team has the answer in Gently Down the Stream, a webinar…
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National Industries for the Blind Shares Austin Lighthouse COVID Response on Latest Blog Post
Austin Lighthouse Supplies Hand Sanitizers and Soaps in Battle Against COVID-19 Just a few months ago, employees at the Austin Lighthouse for the Blind would never have dreamed that the hand sanitizers and soaps they produce would become key weapons…
WorkQuest Spotlights Austin Lighthouse in Focus Newsletter
In May, the Austin Lighthouse shipped its 3 millionth bottle of PURELL SKILCRAFT sanitizer since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The media, Texas Workforce Commission and WorkQuest were there to witness it all. After the case containing the milestone bottle was…
Cooking With Confidence
The Austin Lighthouse trainers are back with another great webinar brought to you in partnership with Northwest Hills Eye Care. In Cooking with Confidence, our training team shares tools and techniques to help you maneuver safely through the kitchen as…
I Get Around
Navigation apps are great tools to help get you where you need to go. There’s a variety in the mobile app stores for purchase or free download that will give you walking or transit directions, describe what’s nearby or give…
Smart Speakers and Smart Homes for Smart People
In this eighth installment in our educational webinar series the Austin Lighthouse training team will share their experiences with smart speakers and smart home devices. It turns out we do all live in the sci-fi future where you can tell…