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News, press, and stories from the Blind Institute of Technology.
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Blind Institute of Technology and Society for the Blind Breaking Down Barriers Together
Denver – Society for the Blind in Sacramento and Blind Institute of Technology ™ (BIT) in Colorado are joining forces to create a new pathway for employment of people living with blindness or visual impairment. Both organizations are driven by…
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A Tribute to Diana
In my nearly 8 years of running a non-profit, I have met only a few executives who have impacted me as much as Diana Ferguson. It is with a heavy heart that I share that she passed away on December…
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Activate Partners with the Blind Institute of Technology to Expand Employment Opportunities
Denver, CO – The Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) and Activate Workforce Solutions have formed a partnership to advance their shared goal of achieving sustainable employment for underrepresented individuals, a first of its kind collaboration that is truly inclusive to…
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Understanding and Coping With Trauma
The following information was compiled by a member of our BVI community – Jodi Witthaus. Jodi is a Rehabilitation Counselor with the State of Colorado and has her Master’s in Social Work. With the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, many people…
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Announcing BIT’s 2020 Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion
This year’s Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion believes employing professionals with disabilities is a win/win solution. Raymond Stover is Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MyCallCloud and Founder of BPO Edge. In 2017, a customer approached him with…
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What Makes a Diversity and Inclusion Champion?
A Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champion turns talk into action. They are dedicated to supporting an accessible and inclusive environment, creating a diverse workforce that showcases the value of employees with disabilities. Len Beasley, Senior Accessibility Designer for Aetna, a…
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Meet our Chief Connections Officer – Natalie Hess
On Saturday, BIT will be hosting its 5th Annual Dining in the Dark Gala fundraiser. Pulling off one of these fundraising galas is no small feat. So, who is the wizard behind BIT’s event? Natalie Hess, BIT’s Chief Connections Officer,…
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Leadership: The Power of Being Human and Inspiring
By Mark Vivien, Chairman of the Board, Blind Institute of Technology At Softchoice’s Annual Sales Kick Off a few weeks ago, there were the usual conversations and trainings around strategy, new offerings, team alignment, and of course the celebration of…
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Reasonable Accommodations – A Tech Solution
By Cala Estes, Director of Candidate Services, BIT At BIT, we work by the motto that reasonable accommodation is a technology solution. What isn’t a technology solution these days? One of the barriers we aim to clear is this myth…
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Meet Our Director of Candidate Services – Cala Estes
I began working for BIT in the fall of 2018. Brand new to Denver, I was still trying to learn the ropes of a larger metro area than I had ever lived in before. My fiancé who was working full…