The Austin Council of the Blind is accepting applications for their annual scholarship program. The Council, a sub-chapter of the American Council of the Blind of Texas, awards scholarships each year to blind and visually impaired students attending a Community…
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From the Desk of Jim Meehan
The past two years has been a period of unprecedented change for many of us. The safety and supply chain concerns from the global pandemic have presented several unique challenges, yet I am proud to say the Austin Lighthouse has…
Austin Lighthouse Joins Sign-On Letter Calling for Digital Accessibility Regulations
Travis Association for the Blind, also known as the Austin Lighthouse, is one of 181 disability organizations calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to finalize a web and application accessibility rule. Disability advocates ask that the DOJ issues regulations…
Meg Morreale Named Chief Financial Officer of the Austin Lighthouse for the Blind
Austin, TX – Travis Association for the Blind, is pleased to announce Meg Morreale, CPA, MBA has joined the executive team of the Austin Lighthouse as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Morreale was most recently at Baylor Scott & White…
Bobbi Dangerfield Elected Chairperson of the Austin Lighthouse
Austin, TX – Travis Association for the Blind, is pleased and honored to announce Bobbi Dangerfield has been elected to serve as Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Austin Lighthouse. Dangerfield, a senior Technology and Operations executive is…
Travis Association for the Blind (Austin Lighthouse) Earns 2021 “Employment Growth Award” from National Industries for the Blind
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…