Austin Lighthousealso Known As The Travis Association For The Blindis A Non Profit Organization Based In Austintexasfounded In 1934Its Mission Is To Enhance The Economic And Personal Independence Of Individuals Who Are Blind Or Visually Impairedthe Organization Focuses On Creating And Sustaining Employment Opportunities Through Partnerships With Programs Like Abilityone And Texas State Use Austin Lighthouse Provides A Variety Of Servicesincluding Manufacturingdistributionand Educationit Employs Over 400 Individualswith Around 200 Being Legally Blindacross Multiple Facilities In Southeast Austin And Taylortexasthe Organization Has Contracts With The U Sarmy For Logistics Supportincluding Warehousing And Repairing Uniformsadditionallyit Advocates For The Involvement Of Blind And Visually Impaired Individuals In Their Communitieshelping Them Gain Skills And Integrate Into Society
