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Eric Sifuentes Named Valedictorian of Leadership Development Program Graduating Class
After a vote by the members of the 2022 – 2023 Travis Association for the Blind Leadership Development Program, Eric Sifuentes is the valedictorian of the inaugural graduating class. Sifuentes, an Adaptive Technology instructor in the Lighthouse’s Mission Services department,…
Austin Lighthouse Featured on Austin’s ABC Affiliate KVUE
Helping blind and visually-impaired Texans gain independence Austin Lighthouse offers skills training and employment opportunities to those with visual impairments as a way to provide independence. Read Full Story Watch KVUE – Austin Nonprofit Helping Provide Independence for Those That…
Michael Nye Launches “My Heart is Not Blind” Podcast
How does anyone blind or sighted understand the world? Perception is deeper and more mysterious than we can imagine. Our other senses have their own wisdom separate from sight. This weekly podcast hosted by Michael Nye is a series of narrative…
Independent Living Training Center Ready to Serve Blind Texans
The Austin Lighthouse has finished construction on an onsite Independent Living Training Center. This center will provide services and training to Blind and Visually Impaired Texans ages 45 and above. The training will provide the confidence and skills necessary to…
Rock Climbing Competition Coming to Austin, Low Vision Climbers Welcome
The USA Climbing / Paraclimbing Nationals are being hosted in Austin at the Mesa Rim Climbing Center March 4-5. This rock climbing competition will include a category for those with low vision Scott Poston, a member of the Paraclimbing committee…