The Governor of Texas, Gregg Abbott, has proclaimed October 15, 2023, to be White Cane Day in Texas. Below is the White Cane Day Proclamation signed by the governor. For nearly 100 years, the white cane has served as…
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A Taste of Healthy Cookbook
Get ready to eat well and feel great with the A Taste of Healthy Cookbook! It’s filled with nutritious and delicious recipes specially curated by members of the Travis Association for the Blind Wellness Committee. These mouthwatering recipes were handpicked…
Employee Spotlight: Production Lead and Travelnista Demetria Sanford
Demetria Sanford is our 2023 Texas State Use Employee of the Year and nominee for the WorksWonders Artie Lee Hinds Award. She’s been with the Lighthouse for 11 years and is a rising star in our skin care department. Her…
Celebrating the Success of our Leadership Development Program Graduates
The newest Austin Lighthouse Leadership Development Program class received their graduation certificates on Thursday, September 27, after completing the rigorous six-month-long course just one day prior. The ceremony was kicked off by Lighthouse President and CEO Jim Meehan, who asked…
Jim Meehan Named One of Austin’s Top CEOs
The Austin Chamber of Commerce has named Austin Lighthouse President and CEO Jim Meehan as one of the winners of the Top CEO/Site Leaders for the Greater Austin Business Awards by the Austin Chamber. The Greater Austin Business Awards, taking…
Raelene Gomes Talks Blind Empowerment Through Technology on The New Warehouse Podcast
While attending Momentum 2023, a supply chain commerce conference hosted by Manhattan Associates, Austin Lighthouse IT Manager, Raelene Gomes sat down with Kevin Lawton from The New Warehouse Podcast to discuss how the Austin Lighthouse is empowering the blind through…