Austin, TX – Travis Association for the Blind, also known as the Austin Lighthouse, is being honored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, with the 2021 Employment Growth Award. The…
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Austin Lighthouse for the Blind Hosts HBO Cast & Crew
The HBO Max miniseries Love and Death shot scenes for the upcoming crime drama at the Omni Hotel at South Park on January 21 in Austin, Texas. The production base camped at Travis Association for the Blind, the Austin Lighthouse…
Austin Lighthouse Accessible Robots Featured in Forbes
Four autonomous mobile robots rolled into the Austin Lighthouse’s warehouse in Taylor, Texas, this Spring and immediately improved the way the 310 thousand square foot space operates. Increased productivity and accessibility came along with the new additions. Forbes contributor Steven…
TAB Recognized for Overall Achievement
Travis Association for the Blind, also known as the Austin Lighthouse, was recently recognized by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) for its efforts to carry out the NIB mission. The Austin Lighthouse was recognized for Overall Achievement by a…
Get Involved on World Sight Day
Every second Thursday in October is World Sight Day. This global day of awareness focuses on bringing attention to vision impairments, blindness, and eye health. This year’s theme is Love Your Eyes. According to the World Health Organization, two billion…
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the Austin Lighthouse is joining the campaign to raise awareness of the workforce capabilities of people who are blind. Nearly 70 percent of blind Americans are unemployed. The rate is even…