BIT’s Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award, presented yearly at our Dining in the Dark gala, seeks to recognize, celebrate, and honor an individual or organization’s exceptional commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. Diversity and inclusion initiatives are happening all over corporate America, primarily targeting 4 pillars of the minority population: … Continue Reading Announcing the Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award
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A Look at 4 Assistive Tech Innovations That Enhance BVI Productivity for Blind Americans Equality Day
Many BVI use assistive tech to perform productively in their daily lives and in business. In tribute to the White Cane, hear is a look at a few pieces of clever technology that assists the blind community to be successful in the workplace and their everyday lives. Continue Reading A Look at 4 Assistive Tech Innovations That Enhance BVI Productivity for Blind Americans Equality Day
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. Continue Reading Sight “privilege”
Can smart cities work for the visually impaired?
The Denver-based Blind Institute of Technology is taking its message of inclusion in employment to smart cities planners through founder Mike Hess. Continue Reading Can smart cities work for the visually impaired?
LGS and BIT: “Blind Person Running” Project
LGS Innovations and a talented team of students from the University of Denver have teamed up to create some amazing assistive technology that enables people who are blind or visually impaired safely run around a track. Continue Reading LGS and BIT: “Blind Person Running” Project
Recap of our 1st BIT Technology Symposium
Our 2018 Technology Symposium recap shares summaries, presentations, source code, and more! Continue Reading Recap of our 1st BIT Technology Symposium
Shedding Light on Disability
Our Executive Director, Mike Hess, hosted a “Blindfold Box Luncheon” where guests had to eat completely blindfolded at a Pueblo City-County Library District event. During his presentation, Mike encouraged those with disabilities to realize the value they might bring, not only to an organization, but to society as a whole. Continue Reading Shedding Light on Disability
Founder Mike Hess appears on Colorado TechCast
Mike Hess, our Founder and Executive Director, talks with Trapper Little of Colorado TechCast about his passion and The Blind Institute of Technology. Continue Reading Founder Mike Hess appears on Colorado TechCast
Founder Mike Hess Appears on Channel 9!
Mike Hess appears on Colorado and Company with Denise Plante! Denise Plante chats with Mike Hess about BIT and our annual Dining in the Dark Gala on Channel 9’s Colorado & Company Program
BIT Board Member Writing Seven-Part Article Series on Diversity and Inclusion
Mark Vivien, a member of the BIT Board of Directors, just published the first article in a planned seven-part series focusing on diversity and inclusion, and the value and talent that the blind and visually impaired community brings to the table. Read each of the published articles below! Read Part 1 – The Foundation Read… Continue Reading BIT Board Member Writing Seven-Part Article Series on Diversity and Inclusion