Travis Association for the Blind warehouses, distributes, manufactures, and repairs a wide variety of merchandise for local, state,[2] and federal government as well as private industry.

The mission of the Austin Lighthouse is to enhance the opportunities for the economic and personal independence of people who are blind or visually impaired by creating, sustaining, and improving employment.

During World War I Hilgartner served as eye, ear, nose, and throat surgeon and examiner for the United States School of Military Aeronautics.

During World War II the United States government took advantage of the newly legislated Wagner-O'Day Act of 1938 and began purchasing mops produced at the Austin Lighthouse.

Major League Baseball player "Prince" Oana worked for Travis Association for the Blind during seven years in the late 1950s and early 1960s because of cataracts in both eyes.

All revenues generated from the website sales help provide employment, training, and services to the blind and visually impaired community.20