Assistive Technology Trainer

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

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403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

The Low Vision Specialist position at the Travis Association for the Blind encompasses a range of responsibilities and duties aimed at providing training and support to blind and visually impaired individuals. The candidate will play a crucial role in assisting employees of the organization with hardware assessments, configuring assistive technology devices, and ensuring accessibility throughout different areas of the organization. Additionally, the candidate will deliver high-quality assistive technology services to customers referred by the Texas Workforce Commission-Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

The candidate will conduct assistive technology equipment evaluations and onsite training to customers, recommending suitable solutions based on individual needs.

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

eamwork.

403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

The Low Vision Specialist position at the Travis Association for the Blind encompasses a range of responsibilities and duties aimed at providing training and support to blind and visually impaired individuals. The candidate will play a crucial role in assisting employees of the organization with hardware assessments, configuring assistive technology devices, and ensuring accessibility throughout different areas of the organization. Additionally, the candidate will deliver high-quality assistive technology services to customers referred by the Texas Workforce Commission-Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

The candidate will conduct assistive technology equipment evaluations and onsite training to customers, recommending suitable solutions based on individual needs.

• Conduct comprehensive hardware assessments for low vision employees to determine their specific requirements-assisting in the enhancement of productivity.
• Collaborate closely with employees to configure and optimize assistive technology devices, ensuring accessibility and usability.
• Communicate effectively with different departments to ensure accessibility standards are met and appropriately communicated.
• Provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to employees,…