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
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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
Blind Institute of Technology’s 9 3/4 Birthday Bash
6th Annual Dining in the Dark Gala Saturday, October 8, 20226:00pm – 11:00pm The Cable Center2000 Buchtel Boulevard South,Denver, Colorado, 80210 Purchase tickets to Hop on the Hogwart’s Express! Download a copy of the Sponsorship Package
Blind Institute of Technology Partners With Salesforce to Bridge the Digital Divide
Inclusion Hub has featured Blind Institute of Technology on our ongoing partnership with Salesforce. BIT and Salesforce have recently teamed up with Computers for the Blind to help bridge the digital divide and reduce the low employment rates for professionals with disabilities. Thanks to a generous donation from Salesforce, BIT is able to assist with… Continue Reading Blind Institute of Technology Partners With Salesforce to Bridge the Digital Divide
Dining in the Dark at the Georgia Aquarium
Salesforce Proudly Presents a Gala Fundraiser for the Friday, March 18, 2022, 6PM – 11PM Join us for Dining in the Dark at the Georgia Aquarium Salesforce proudly presents the Blind Institute of Technology’s Dining In The Dark Fundraising Gala at The Georgia Aquarium. BIT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing workplace development and inclusive… Continue Reading Dining in the Dark at the Georgia Aquarium
Blind Institute of Technology Expands Partnership with Salesforce Office of Accessibility
Organization Providing IT Training, Certification and Jobs for Blind and Visually Impaired Professionals Partners with Salesforce to Strengthen Global Communities DENVER, CO., December 6, 2021 – The Blind Institute of Technology was awarded its second grant in 18 months from global leader Salesforce for its workforce initiatives, providing BIT with a global expansion of its… Continue Reading Blind Institute of Technology Expands Partnership with Salesforce Office of Accessibility
Blind Institute of Technology Academy Graduate Now a Digital Accessibility Solutions Engineer for CVS Health
Ethan Holliger Was One of First-Ever Graduates from the BIT Academy™ in 2017 DENVER, CO., November 23, 2021 – Ethan Holliger is part of the team ensuring that CVS Health is making sure its digital presence is available to people of all abilities including the more than 60 million Americans living with some sort of… Continue Reading Blind Institute of Technology Academy Graduate Now a Digital Accessibility Solutions Engineer for CVS Health
Blind Institute of Technology Awarded Largest State Grant in Organization’s History
Organization Providing IT Training, Certification and Jobs for Blind and Visually Impaired Professionals to Foster Visual Diversity and Inclusion in U.S. Workplaces DENVER, CO., November 23, 2021 – The Blind Institute of Technology was awarded its largest grant ever from the state of Colorado to increase training for the BIT Academy™ professionals with disabilities (PWD)… Continue Reading Blind Institute of Technology Awarded Largest State Grant in Organization’s History