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News, press, and stories from the Blind Institute of Technology.
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Announcing our 2024 Digital Accessibility Analyst Course.
We are excited to announce the first Digital Accessibility Analyst course of 2024 will begin the week of February 15. Applications will be sent to BIT Career-Seekers only on January 19 with a deadline of January 26. All your questions…
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Announcing our 2024 Salesforce Administrator Certification Prep Course.
We are excited to announce the first Salesforce Admin course of 2024 will begin the week of January 16. Applications will be sent to BIT Career-Seekers only on December 15 with a deadline of December 22. Prerequisites are required for…
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Get Ready for Colorado Gives Day 2023
As we approach the season of giving, there’s no better way to kickstart the festivities than by participating in Colorado Gives Day 2023. This annual event has become a beacon for countless organizations, uniting communities to make a positive impact.…
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Addressing Employment Barriers for People Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
People who are blind or visually impaired face barriers to employment, including challenges with transportation and lack of accessibility in the workplace. Mike Hess, Founder and Executive Director of the Blind Institute of Technology, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss…
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‘True Equity’: Why a Trailblazer Left His Six-Figure Job to Start a Nonprofit
Quick Take Mike Hess was born blind and faced many challenges growing up. He struggled with the stigma of being blind and the lack of accessible resources. Despite these challenges, he built a successful career in the tech sector. However,…
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BIT Academy Announces Digital Accessibility Analyst Prep Course Open House Dates
BIT will be holding virtual open house sessions for our upcoming Digital Accessibility Analyst prep course. All times listed are in US Mountain Time. Wednesday, July 19, 3:00 pm MST Wednesday, July 26, 3:00 pm MST For more information and…
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BIT Academy Announces Digital Accessibility Analyst Course Summer Cohort
Digital accessibility is a field that is quickly growing. Organizations worldwide are working to increase their reach, and this work is with the end goal of becoming more inclusive of all populations, especially those with disabilities. Digital accessibility is a…
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BIT Academy Announces Third Quarter 2023 Professional Development Workshops
We offer two professional development workshops to all of our candidates: Tell Me About Yourself and Let’s Get in Touch. Both workshops are two-parters and designed to help our candidates level up their game when it comes to professional communication…
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BIT Academy Announces Summer 2023 Salesforce Administrator Prep Course
BIT Academy will be holding its second Salesforce Administrator Prep Course of 2023 beginning mid-July. If you desire to begin a new career in IT, this course is for you! It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to break into…
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BIT Academy Announces Second Quarter 2023 Professional Development Workshops
We offer two professional development workshops to all of our candidates: Tell Me About Yourself and Let’s Get in Touch. Both workshops are two-parters and designed to help our candidates level up their game when it comes to professional communication…