UPDATE – July 21 @ 11 am – Due to risk factors from extreme temperatures in Austin, Summer Fest 2023 is postponed until a later date. SHOPAUSTIN.ORG, the e-commerce site for Travis Association for the Blind aka Austin Lighthouse, is…
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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…
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…
Austin Lighthouse for the Blind Joins Austin’s Project Connect Discussion
Project Connect is Austin’s new transit initiative bringing a commuter train, an underground tunnel, light rails, and new Metro Rapid bus routes to the city. One of those lines will run down Pleasant Valley Road directly in front of the…
Jim Meehan Named One of Austin Business Journal’s Inspiring Leaders
The Austin Business Journal is shining a light on those doing noble deeds during the dark days of the pandemic. Austin Lighthouse CEO, Jim Meehan, made the list of 2020 Central Texas’ Inspiring Leaders, alongside Michael Dell, Kendra Scott and…
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,…