C2HR 2024 Award Recipient BIT is proud to announce that our Founder/Executive Director, Mike Hess, has been honored with the prestigious C2HR Content & Connectivity Human Resources Game Changer Award in the Ignitor category for his outstanding commitment to creating clear pathways for employment opportunities for professionals with disabilities. Mike’s efforts have truly transformed the… Continue Reading C2HR 2024 Award Recipient
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Celebrating 34 Years of the ADA and Explaining the Latest DOJ Web Accessibility Regulations!
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“BITS” of Brilliance Salesforce Org Jam Edition
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Fall Digital Accessibility Analyst Course
Applications for the fall 2024 Digital Accessibility Analyst course will be opening soon! Stay tuned for important news and updates including close date, open houses, deadlines, and start dates!
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. Colorado Gives Day is a force for change empowering individuals, families, and businesses to come… Continue Reading Get Ready for Colorado Gives Day 2023
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 a workforce development solution for people who are blind or visually impaired. Watch The Full… Continue Reading Addressing Employment Barriers for People Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
‘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, Hess always felt like the “token blind guy” and wanted to do more to help… Continue Reading ‘True Equity’: Why a Trailblazer Left His Six-Figure Job to Start a Nonprofit
Dining in the Dark – Philadelphia, October 14, 2023
Buy Tickets or Register for Dining in the Dark in Philly Salesforce Proudly Presents a Gala Fundraiser for the Saturday, October 14, 2023, 5:30PM – 10PM Salesforce proudly presents the Blind Institute of Technology’s Dining In The Dark Fundraising Gala at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. BIT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing… Continue Reading Dining in the Dark – Philadelphia, October 14, 2023
Hiring A BIT Bridge Academy Teaching Assistant
The Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) is seeking a BIT Academy Teaching Assistant. We are seeking a part-time, local professional who has experience working with people with disabilities in an educational environment. This is a joint effort between Blind Institute of Technology, Three Talents Advisors LLC, and area employers. Our goal is to train adults… Continue Reading Hiring A BIT Bridge Academy Teaching Assistant
BIT Rising Stars
One of the most impactful partnerships that we have here at BIT is our relationship with salesforce. Through our partnership, we have created the BIT Academy which includes our salesforce administration course, Salesforce developers’ course and our apprenticeship program. Typically, when you hear the word sales, you automatically assume the worst, but a career with salesforce… Continue Reading BIT Rising Stars