Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Interactive art pieces made by TSBVI students with local artists are on display at the “Touch the Art” Exhibit in Austin now until July 5th!

“Touch the Art” was founded by Almost Real Things with a mission to amplify the voices of those who are often left out of fine art spaces. Each spring artists collaborate with TSBVI students in Gretchen Bettes’ art class to learn from one another.
Tickets are available for the exhibit through July 5th on the Almost Real Things website for the show at Canopy ART Gallery, 916 Springdale Rd, Bldg 2 #101 78702 https://almostrealthings.com/event/touch-the-art

For more on TSBVI Fine Arts programming across departments, check out the Fine Arts Media Minute on the TSBVI website. https://www.tsbvi.edu/about/announcements/blog/media-minute-fine-arts

We’re still buzzing from Texas Focus 2026! 🌟

Thank you to all the incredible attendees, presenters, and exhibitors who joined us on June 4–6 in Austin. Being back together in person for the first time since 2020 reminded us just how powerful our community is when we collaborate.

We're leaving inspired, energized, and ready to be even stronger advocates for Texas students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Together, we thrive!

Join us at the TSBVI Career Fair!

Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: Noon - 4pm
Location: 1100 W 45th St, Austin,78756
Outreach Conference Center
Offering: Information, Tours, Applications on Site,
Interview Options, and More!

All departments at TSBVI recognize the importance for our students to have peer and adult mentors who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Check out the latest Media Minute on the TSBVI website to learn of the many ways TSBVI fosters mentorship, and hear from students about the opportunities they have to be role models for each other.

https://www.tsbvi.edu/about/announcements/blog/mentorship

The class of 2026 walked the stage and celebrated the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Parents, teachers, and staff were proudly clapping and enjoying the ceremony that recognized the students’ academic and personal achievements.

Exciting news! The 2026-2027 Short-Term Programs Calendar is here!
https://conta.cc/49wzasW

TSBVI STP 2026-27 Calendar is available! Email from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Check out our programs for 2026-2027! Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired 2026-2027 Short Term Programs Calendar is Available!

Join us for the TSBVI Commencement Ceremony!

Start time : 1 p.m.
Location: Goodenough Auditorium at TSBVI
Livestream: https://www.tsbvi.edu/enrichment/tsbvi-live-streaming-events

TSBVI welcomes The Magical Experiences Arts Company (MEAC) to perform on campus! This marks over a decade of collaboration with MEAC to bring multisensory interactive theater to our students.

MEAC is celebrating 40 years of immersive art and the students love the current productions called: On a Wing & a Prayer and The Kindness of Ravens.

Braille is the legally designated default literacy medium for students with visual impairments, yet only 7.6% of Texas students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision receive braille instruction.

This article from the latest issue of TX SenseAbilities highlights statewide advocacy efforts for renewed commitment to expanding braille access to improve long-term educational and employment outcomes.

Read more: https://www.tsbvi.edu/tx-senseabilities/issues/tx-senseabilities-spring-2026/braille-instruction