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
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BIT’s Mike Hess Receives an Inaugural Shining Stars of Vocational Rehab Award!
Governor Hickenlooper Welcomes Recipients of Shining Stars of VR Awards, Including BIT’s Own Mike Hess! On November 16th, recipients of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s first-ever Shining Stars of VR awards received recognition during an awards ceremony at the State Capitol. DENVER, Colo. – Nov. 16, 2017 – On November 16th, recipients of… Continue Reading BIT’s Mike Hess Receives an Inaugural Shining Stars of Vocational Rehab Award!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards to Honor Blind Institute of Technology
Non-Profit Organization Tackling High Unemployment among Blind and Visually Impaired Being Recognized for Adhering to the Ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DENVER, Colo. – Dec. 2, 2016 – Celebrating ‘Content of Character’ the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) is among the 32nd annual Martin Luther King Business Awards recipients that will be honored… Continue Reading Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards to Honor Blind Institute of Technology
Uber Colorado Partners with Blind Institute of Technology
Uber Colorado Partners with Blind Institute of Technology to Provide Free Rides for Blind and Visually Impaired Job Seekers A Tap of the Uber App Removes Employment Barrier DENVER, Colo. – July 7, 2016 – Today the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) and Uber Colorado announced an initiative to help qualified blind and visually impaired… Continue Reading Uber Colorado Partners with Blind Institute of Technology
Blind man Uber-ing: One man’s quest to get visually impaired a tech job
A blind man’s mission to help others find tech jobs attracts Uber, which is offering free rides to job interviews. Read the Full Article
Mike Hess has been appointed for the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities
The Blind Institute of Technology is proud to announce that our Founder and Executive Director, Mike Hess has been appointed for the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities. The mission of the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities is to promote and enhance equality for people with disabilities through empowerment, advocacy and education by working… Continue Reading Mike Hess has been appointed for the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities
Mike Hess Recognized By Senator Linda Newell For Recent Appointment To Denver Commission For People With Disabilities
Founder of Blind Institute of Technology, Mike Hess, has been recognized by Senator Linda Newell for his recent appointment to the Denver Commission For People With Disabilities. He was presented with a certificate that reads as follows: “The Senate of The Colorado Legislature convened in the Second Regular Session of the Seventieth General Assembly hereby… Continue Reading Mike Hess Recognized By Senator Linda Newell For Recent Appointment To Denver Commission For People With Disabilities
Blind, Visually Impaired Untapped Resource in the Workforce
There are 20 million Americans who are blind or visually impaired, and 80 percent of them are unemployed. Now a Denver organization is working nationwide to get these people jobs. Read the Full Article
Mike Hess fights for the visually impaired
The stereotypical IT worker in your average television sit-com might wear thick-rimmed glasses and be most often seen with their face hidden behind a computer screen. But what if an IT worker is blind? Read the Full Article
Visually Impaired Engineers Help Design New Health Apps, Improve Accessibility
Apps and smartphones are becoming important tools to track and manage personal health, but millions of disabled Americans still face significant obstacles accessing that technology. iTriage wants to eliminate that barrier, so the Aetna-owned company has partnered with the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) to have visually impaired engineers work with developers to make forthcoming… Continue Reading Visually Impaired Engineers Help Design New Health Apps, Improve Accessibility