Travis Association for the Blind, also known as the Austin Lighthouse, held a graduation ceremony for the first class of Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (TSBVI) students to complete the Lighthouse’s new internship program on Friday, May…
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Holds Seminar at Austin Lighthouse
The Austin Lighthouse, also known as Travis Association for the Blind, served as host to the Foundation Fighting Blindness Vision Seminar series. The event, organized by the FFB Austin-San Antonio Chapter, presented the nearly 150 attendees with the latest information…
ArtSpark Art Gallery Featured in Lighthouse Lobby
South Austin has a new place to view and purchase art from some very talented artists. The Austin Lighthouse, located at 4512 S. Pleasant Valley Drive, uses the lobby of their brand new headquarters to showcase works created by artists…
Fighting Blindness Foundation Visits Austin Lighthouse
Travis Association for the Blind – Austin Lighthouse hosted the Associate Director and Events Manager of the Fighting Blindness Foundation on November 6. Their mission is to drive the research that would lead to preventions, treatments and vision restoration for the…
Austin Celebrates White Cane Day
Austin celebrated White Cane Day on October 16 with the annual march and outdoor festival hosted by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Since moving the celebration from downtown Austin to the TSBVI campus a few years ago,…
TAB Participates in Town Hall Discussion for NDEAM
The Austin Lighthouse participated in a town hall discussion hosted by KLRU TV, Austin’s PBS station. Lighthouse CEO Jim Meehan and Angie Hall, Senior Training & Employment Manager, joined representatives from the state government, local nonprofits, businesses and people with…