CapMetro’s Pickup is a hit for employees at the Austin Lighthouse! Since it’s debut on January 14, Pickup Dove Springs has received over 200 requests to and from the Lighthouse’s two Pickup stop locations. Pickup is a limited-area shared ride shuttle service…
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Employee Appreciation Week at the Austin Lighthouse is Almost Here
It’s that time of the year again! Employee Appreciation Week is just around the corner at the Austin Lighthouse. We’re all excited about the events and surprises planned for this week. It’s a time when we get to show gratitude…
Austin Lighthouse Honored with NIB’s 2023 Employment Growth Award
Austin Lighthouse was honored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, with the 2023 Employment Growth Award. The award recognizes Austin Lighthouse’s efforts to increase employment retention, growth and upward…
From College Setback to IT Success, Thomas Stivers Shares His Journey in New Podcast
Thomas Stivers, a systems administrator for Travis Association for the Blind (Austin Lighthouse), recently sat down with Dr. Hobey Wedler, host of the Heard & Empowered podcast by National Industries for the Blind, to share his inspiring journey from Lighthouse…
Chase Rupe Elected to Travis Association for the Blind Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas – February 23, 2024 – Travis Association for the Blind, commonly referred to as the Austin Lighthouse, today announced Chase Rupe has been elected to serve as a member of its Board of Directors. Rupe is the Chief…
Austin Lighthouse: A Best-In-Class Employer for Employee Well-being
Travis Association for the Blind, also known as the Austin Lighthouse, has been recognized as a Best-in-Class employer based on the results of Gallagher’s 2023 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The survey ranked U.S. organizations based on their support…