In this edition of our newsletter, we share good news about recent events and welcome a new team member! First up, our symposium was a full day focusing on the “how” of accessibility. We welcome Meghan Morris to the BIT team as an Accessibility Specialist. And, we highlight some resources you just might want to know about. read more in our June 2019 newsletter
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April 2019 News
In this edition of our newsletter, we shout out good news and share out exciting upcoming events! First up, we congratulate Ron Sorozan, LCI’s new VP of Technology. Registration is open for our annual Symposium in June. We recap our time at Google Next. And, we have some trainings and other events coming up you just might want to know about. read more in our April 2019 newsletter
March 2019 News
In this edition of our newsletter, we shout out good news and share out new opportunities! First up, we welcome Matt Bishop to the BIT Team. Congrats to Eric Arther for his new position which leads into “Why BIT?” We announce our annual Symposium. And, we have some trainings coming up you just might want to know about. read more in our March 2019 newsletter
February 2019 News
In this edition of our newsletter, we share out some recent happenings! First up, Dining in the Dark was just over a week ago and we had an amazing time. Plus, we congratulate our 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Champion, Len Beasley. Another biggie, we still have incredible silent auction items to bid on until March 5th. We also thank our 2019 Sponsors. read more in our February 2019 newsletter
January Special Edition
In this special edition newsletter, we shout out some incredible opportunities! First up, Dining in the Dark is just over a week away and we have a seat available just for you. Plus, we have incredible silent auction items to browse today and bid on February 4th. And, wait for it, LCI is seeking a VP of Technology to lead their organization into a more agile, innovative and accessible future. Read more in our January 2018 newsletter and share forward!
Happy New 2019
We’re celebrating a new year with success, announcing our new space, and sharing more about the BIT team for 2019! read more in our January 2019 newsletter
Thank You And Happy Holidays 2018
We’re giving Thanks, wishing everyone a Happy Holidays, focus the spotlight on a talented candidate, and look forward to our annual Gala! read more in our December 2018 newsletter
BIT November 2018 Newsletter
We’re sharing out some good news, celebrating success and welcoming a new team member! read more in our November 2018 newsletter
Sight “privilege”
Barbara Brooks of Hacking Away at Happiness blog writes about the impact of active listening after meeting Mike Hess at an event recently. Read more of Barbara’s thoughts >>
Can smart cities work for the visually impaired?
The good news is I’m not going away, this is my passion. And this isn’t some philanthropic thing to help the poor people. No, I’m saying be inclusive to all community members.
Mike Hess, Founder, Blind Institute of Technology
The Denver-based Blind Institute of Technology is taking its message of inclusion in employment to smart cities planners through founder Mike Hess. In his two decades as a self-described “IT and network nerd,” Mike Hess has become accustomed to being the only blind employee at his companies. That’s why six years ago, he struck out on his own to found the nonprofit Blind Institute of Technology (BIT), with the goal of getting visually impaired people into tech and business jobs, and making sure more blind workers wouldn’t be relegated to “token” status. Read the article >>