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How To Navigate the Job Market With a Visual Impairment

Building a fulfilling career after vision loss starts with having the right tools and support to help you move forward and develop as a professional.

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Equal Opportunities for People With a Visual Impairment

Find rewarding career paths for individuals with vision loss. With vocational training, you can prepare for a role that is fulfilling and rewarding!

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How Living Skills Training Helps Adults With Low Vision

Practical training builds confidence for adults with low vision, covering essential skills, routines, and methods that restore everyday independence.

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Best Ways To Support a Loved One With a Visual Impairment

There are many meaningful ways to encourage independence, confidence, and connection when someone close to you is adjusting to vision loss or impairment.

Michael Phillips Named National Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award Winner

Presented annually, the Samuelson Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates career advancement at an NIB-associated nonprofit agency or in the private sector. Mission Services Supervisor Michael ‘Mike’ Philips is the 2026 Austin Lighthouse Employee of the Year and the recipient…

Believing in More: Flora Spikes’ Journey at the Austin Lighthouse

We are proud to celebrate Flora Spikes, our 2025 Employee of the Year and nominee for the 2025 Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement Award, presented by National Industries for the Blind. Established in 1996, the Milton J. Samuelson Career Achievement…