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# Blind Institute of Technology

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- [Exams Should Be the Hard Part. Not the Platform.](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2026/06/10/exams-should-be-the-hard-part-not-the-platform/) - Exams Should Be the Hard Part. Not the Platform. By Elliott Natale, Director, BIT Academy® After months of study, only a certification exam stands between you and the next step in your career. The first question loads on your desktop. The question seems to be multiple choice, but you can't be sure. There are no
- [AI: The Moment We've Been Training For](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2026/05/28/ai-the-moment-weve-been-training-for/) - AI: The Moment We've Been Training For By Mike Hess When the printing press arrived in the 15th century, the educated elite panicked. They feared the knowledge they had controlled was about to reach people they deemed unfit to use it. They were right to be afraid. What followed was the rise of democracy, the
- [A Night Around The World Gala](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2026/05/29/a-night-around-the-world-gala/) - A Night Around The World Gala Pack your bags – we’re going around the world. Join us on Friday, October 16 at the Denver Marriott West for the Blind Institute of Technology Gala, A Night Around the World – an evening celebrating the global impact of accessible technology and workforce development. From real stories to
- [Prove Me Wrong: CTA's C-Level @ A Mile High is the Best Event in Tech](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2026/05/22/prove-me-wrong-ctas-c-level-a-mile-high-is-the-best-event-in-tech/) - Industry events have changed. Post-COVID, many associations struggle with conference attendance and membership. The Colorado Technology Association (CTA) doesn’t appear to be one of them, and C-Level @ A Mile High is why.
- [Salesforce Trailhead Case Study: Accessible Salesforce Customizations](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2026/04/06/trailhead-badge-case-study/) - Salesforce provides a highly accessible and flexible platform, but due to its flexibility, Salesforce Implementers can inadvertently introduce accessibility and usability barriers when customizing an org.
- [Salesforce White Paper](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2026/03/27/bit-salesforce-whitepaper/) - When Salesforce is implemented the right way, it can help small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofits run more efficiently while staying compliant and focused on the people they serve. In this paper, Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) shares lessons from our own Salesforce experience, clears up common misconceptions, and offers practical guidance for leaders who want to scale their operations without the cost of a large enterprise system.
- [Designing Equitable Hiring and Training: Simple Changes That Support Blind and Neurodivergent Talent](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2026/03/18/simple-changes-support-neurodivergent-talent/) - For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, BIT has handed the blog over to us at Divergent Thinking to continue a conversation that has been building for some time. This is not a random crossover. It grows directly out of the work we have already done together — including our joint panel on Digital Accessibility & Neurodivergence in the Workplace with Mike Hess, Nat Hawley, Amy McCaw, Elliott Natale and James Warnken. That session focused on something both BIT and Divergent Thinking care about deeply: too many workplaces are still being designed around a narrow idea of the “standard” user, leaving talented blind and neurodivergent professionals to carry the burden of navigating systems that were never built with them in mind. That conversation made one thing very clear: digital accessibility and neurodiversity are not separate issues. They overlap in practical, important ways, especially in hiring, onboarding, training and day-to-day workplace communication. So today’s guest post is a natural next step. At BIT, the focus is rightly on building a future where blind professionals and professionals with disabilities can thrive through accessible design, technology and employment pathways. At Divergent Thinking, our focus is on helping organizations understand neurodiversity more deeply and redesign systems so different minds can do their best work. This week, those two conversations meet in the same place. Because if we want truly inclusive workplaces, we need to stop treating accessibility as a technical afterthought and start seeing it for what it really is: a foundation for better hiring, better training, better design and better outcomes for everyone.
- [BIT Employer Partnerships: Connecting Talent to Workforce Needs](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2026/02/27/bit-employer-partnerships-connecting-talent-to-workforce-needs/) - Our Employer Partnership Brochure highlights how partnering with BIT helps organizations build stronger, more equitable teams while meeting real business needs. It outlines the impact of our talent programs, apprenticeship pathways, and workforce solutions – showing employers how they can access skilled professionals, drive innovation, and create lasting change.
- [NorthBay Case Study](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2026/02/25/northbay-case-study/) - We’re proud to share a new case study featuring our partnership with NorthBay and the transformation of their fundraising operations. By optimizing their existing Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and integrating Mailchimp, BIT helped replace manual, spreadsheet-based processes with a streamlined, centralized system. The result: stronger donor and grant tracking, improved reporting, and a scalable,
- [DenAI Summit Recap: A New Model for Government](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2025/10/13/denai-summit-recap-a-new-model-for-government/) - DenAI Summit Recap: A New Model for Government Recently, the Colorado Technology Association, the City and County of Denver, Visit Denver, Caruso Ventures, Range Ventures, and Slalom hosted the second annual DenAI Summit. This sold-out event, held at the Denver Art Museum, brought together government leaders, digital practitioners, academics, and vendors for two days of
- [Save The Date - "BITS" of Brilliance Salesforce Org Jam](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/07/03/save-the-date-bits-of-brilliance-salesforce-org-jam/) - Image Description: This green BIT save the date webinar graphic has the BIT logo in the bottom right-hand corner, the date of July 24, 10AM PST circled and the following text: “BITS” of Brilliance: Salesforce Org Jam. Six talented Salesforce Administrators will battle it out as they showcase their live demos in a friendly competition.
- [Fall Digital Accessibility Analyst Course](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/07/22/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!
- ["BITS" of Brilliance Salesforce Org Jam Edition](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/07/22/bits-of-brilliance-salesforce-org-jam-edition-2/) - Watch The Salesforce Org Jam Replay
- [Celebrating 34 Years of the ADA and Explaining the Latest DOJ Web Accessibility Regulations!](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/07/22/celebrating-34-years-of-the-ada-and-explaining-the-latest-doj-web-accessibility-regulations/) - Watch The Webinar Replay
- [The Show Must Go On... In February](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/08/19/the-show-must-go-on-in-february/) - The Show Must Go On... In February
- [Open Position: Academy Director](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/12/13/open-position-academy-director/) - Job Title: Academy Director Location Remote About Us Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) is a forward-thinking, mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering professionals with disabilities through accessible, high-quality education and training. Our Academy programs, currently offering Salesforce Admin and Digital Accessibility Analyst certification courses, provide participants with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to succeed
- [Remembering Doris Marie Barton: A Life of Love and Advocacy](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/11/21/remembering-doris-marie-barton-a-life-of-love-and-advocacy/) - Remembering Doris Marie Barton: A Life of Love and Advocacy At the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT), we are constantly inspired by the stories of people who bring purpose and heart to their lives. One such story is that of Doris Marie Barton – a beloved grandmother, educator, and advocate who left a lasting legacy.
- [BIT Academy Announces Summer 2023 Salesforce Administrator Prep Course](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/04/05/bit-academy-announces-summer-2023-salesforce-administrator-prep-course/) - BIT Academy will be holding its second Salesforce Administrator Prep Course of 2023 beginning mid-July. If you desire to begin a new career in IT, this course is for you! It's a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to break into the vast ecosystem that a Salesforce Admin certification has to offer. Applications will be sent
- [C2HR  2024 Award Recipient](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/08/26/c2hr-2024-award-recipient/) - 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
- [BIT Academy Updates](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/04/01/bit-academy-updates/) - Hold onto your hats because the BIT Academy has been on fire this past month! We are currently cruising into week 7 of our third cohort in the Digital Accessibility Analyst Program. Who knows what surprises and discoveries await us in the weeks to come? Our students continue to blow us away with their dedication
- [Announcing our 2024 Digital Accessibility Analyst Course.](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/01/16/announcing-our-2024-digital-accessibility-analyst-course/) - We are excited to announce the first Digital Accessibility Analyst course of 2024 will begin the week of February 15. Applications will be sent to BIT Career-Seekers only on January 19 with a deadline of January 26. All your questions about the course can be answered at one of our open houses. They will be
- [User Guide for Digital Advocacy](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2024/01/24/user-guide-for-digital-advocacy/) - Introduction The language we use to talk about accessibility is very different from the language most developers and designers use when designing websites, building websites, or building applications. This language barrier is closely related to why accessibility is often missing from most development lifecycles. This document is designed to help translate accessibility barriers and challenges
- [Announcing our 2024 Salesforce Administrator Certification Prep Course.](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/12/06/announcing-our-2024-salesforce-administrator-certification-prep-course/) - We are excited to announce the first Salesforce Admin course of 2024 will begin the week of January 16. Applications will be sent to BIT Career-Seekers only on December 15 with a deadline of December 22. Prerequisites are required for this course. Additional Information and course prerequisites can be found here All your questions about the
- [Dining in the Dark - Philadelphia, October 14, 2023](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/07/27/dining-in-the-dark-in-philadelphia/) - 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
- [Get Ready for Colorado Gives Day 2023](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/10/27/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
- [Addressing Employment Barriers for People Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/10/23/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
- [‘True Equity’: Why a Trailblazer Left His Six-Figure Job to Start a Nonprofit](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/09/29/true-equity-why-a-trailblazer-left-his-six-figure-job-to-start-a-nonprofit/) - Quick Take Legally blind since childhood, Trailblazer and Golden Hoodie winner Mike Hess leveraged his successful career and experience to found the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT). BIT, a global nonprofit staffing and recruiting agency exclusively dedicated to professionals with disabilities, joined forces with Salesforce’s Workforce Navigators program to make careers in tech more accessible.
- [BIT Academy Announces Second Quarter 2023 Professional Development Workshops](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/04/03/bit-academy-announces-second-quarter-2023-professional-development-workshops/) - We offer two professional development workshops to all of our candidates: Tell Me About Yourself and Let’s Get in Touch. Both workshops are two-parters and designed to help our candidates level up their game when it comes to professional communication and making them stand out from the competition. All BIT Academy students are required to
- [BIT Academy Announces Early 2023 Professional Development Workshops](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/12/19/bit-academy-announces-early-2023-professional-development-workshops/) - BIT Academy holds professional development workshops several times a year. These workshops are intended to help our candidates with important skills necessary from pre-employment onward. Whether it’s interviewing, creating a resume that will be noticed, answering the toughest of interview questions, effectively communicating in order to make an impression from the first interaction through employment,
- [Dining in the Dark at the Georgia Aquarium](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/12/10/dining-in-the-dark/) - 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
- [Blind Institute of Technology's 9 3/4 Birthday Bash](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/06/17/blind-institute-of-technologys-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
- [BIT Academy Open House](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/09/12/bit-academy-open-house/) - In January, the BIT Academy will begin its first cohort consisting of not one, not two, but three Salesforce certification prep courses. What are they? Salesforce Administrator Salesforce Platform App Builder Salesforce Platform Developer 1 There are tons of questions to ask about the courses themselves, registration, Salesforce, what someone would do in these roles,
- [A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/10/04/a-big-thank-you-to-all-our-sponsors/) - The BIT team is getting excited for our 9 3/4 Birthday Bash at the Cable Center in Denver on October 8. We’re so excited to celebrate with everyone but none of this would be possible without our amazing sponsors! Thank you so much to Salesforce for being our Signature premier sponsor! Salesforce continues to be a crucial component
- [BIT Academy Announces Digital Accessibility Analyst Prep Course Open House Dates](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/07/14/bit-academy-announces-digital-accessibility-analyst-open-house-dates/) - BIT will be holding virtual open house sessions for our upcoming Digital Accessibility Analyst prep course. All times listed are in US Mountain Time. Wednesday, July 19, 3:00 pm MST Wednesday, July 26, 3:00 pm MST For more information and to find the call-in link, check out our Academy Open House page. An orientation for
- [BIT Academy Announces Digital Accessibility Analyst Course Summer Cohort](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/07/14/bit-academy-announces-digital-accessibility-analyst-course-summer-cohort/) - Digital accessibility is a field that is quickly growing. Organizations worldwide are working to increase their reach, and this work is with the end goal of becoming more inclusive of all populations, especially those with disabilities. Digital accessibility is a field dedicated to ensuring websites, digital media, software, and more are accessible, according to standards
- [BIT Academy Announces Third Quarter 2023 Professional Development Workshops](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/06/26/bit-academy-announces-third-quarter-2023-professional-development-workshops/) - We offer two professional development workshops to all of our candidates: Tell Me About Yourself and Let’s Get in Touch. Both workshops are two-parters and designed to help our candidates level up their game when it comes to professional communication and making them stand out from the competition. All BIT Academy students are required to
- [Empowering BVI Professionals - A Look at the First 7 Years of Blind Institute of Technology](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2023/02/01/empowering-bvi-professionals-a-look-at-the-first-7-years-of-blind-institute-of-technology/) - (Please note: This article was written in 2020 by our Director of Operations, Kristy Schenderlein.) As a member of the Blind and Visually Impaired community (BVI), I had heard of Blind Institute of Technology ™ (BIT) for several years, it wasn’t until Spring of 2019 that I became more familiar with BIT and its mission.
- [BIT Academy Announces Digital Accessibility Analyst Course](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/12/16/bit-academy-announces-digital-accessibility-analyst-course/) - Digital accessibility is a field that is quickly growing. Organizations worldwide are working to increase their reach, and this work is with the end goal of becoming more inclusive of all populations, especially those with disabilities. Digital accessibility is a field dedicated to ensuring websites, digital media, software, and more are accessible, according to standards
- [BIT Partners With Open Inclusion](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/10/14/bit-partners-with-open-inclusion/) - BIT has launched a new partnership with Open Inclusion! Together we will combine our capabilities empowering individuals across the pan-disability community globally to develop in-demand skills and find meaningful work. Both BIT and Open recognize the current levels of employment exclusion and wish to positively influence opportunities for professionals with disabilities to gain valuable, and valued work. Having met through an introduction from our
- [Preregistration for Winter 2023 Salesforce Certification Prep Courses NOW OPEN!](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/09/19/preregistration-for-winter-2023-salesforce-certification-prep-courses-now-open/) - Preregistration for our Winter 2023 Salesforce courses is now OPEN! We are now offering three Salesforce courses: Salesforce Administrator Certification Prep Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification Prep Salesforce Platform Developer 1 Certification Prep All courses will begin the week of January 9, 2023. The courses vary in length from 6 – 20 weeks. All are
- [Blind Institute of Technology Expands Partnership with Salesforce Office of Accessibility](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/12/05/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
- [Blind Institute of Technology Partners With Salesforce to Bridge the Digital Divide](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/03/22/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
- [BIT Rising Stars](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/06/21/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
- [Hiring A BIT Bridge Academy Teaching Assistant](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2022/06/24/hiring-a-bit-academy-teachers-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
- [Thinking Inclusion](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/06/24/thinking-inclusion/) - A late Friday afternoon telephone call more than 25 years ago forever changed the way I view workplace diversity. The call came from someone in a large corporation who told me in a young-sounding, panicked voice that she had been asked to create a program to hire people with disabilities. I mirrored her panic, as
- [BIT to Recognize OppenheimerFunds at Dining in the Dark 2018!](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2017/12/28/bit-recognize-oppenheimerfunds-dining-dark-2018/) - OppenheimerFunds and BIT have been hard at work creating a best-in-class diversity and inclusion program that can be scaled across the entire OppenheimerFunds organization. Read more in the full article on CSRwire, including comments by Andy Doyle, OppenheimerFunds’ Chief Human Resources Officer! Read the Full Article on CSRwire
- [Meet our Chief Connections Officer - Natalie Hess](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/01/31/meet-our-chief-connections-officer-natalie-hess/) - On Saturday, BIT will be hosting its 5th Annual Dining in the Dark Gala fundraiser. Pulling off one of these fundraising galas is no small feat. So, who is the wizard behind BIT’s event? Natalie Hess, BIT’s Chief Connections Officer, thrives on organizing these types of events. “I enjoy getting people connected and drawing attention
- [A Tribute to Diana](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/12/10/a-tribute-to-diana/) - In my nearly 8 years of running a non-profit, I have met only a few executives who have impacted me as much as Diana Ferguson. It is with a heavy heart that I share that she passed away on December 6th, 2020. Diana made a forever impact on me personally and a lasting legacy through
- [VP of IT Operations Executive Search](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/04/22/29561-2/) - The Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) is conducting an executive search for the role of Vice-President of IT Operations for a technology company located in Raleigh, North Carolina. If you are interested in this position and your experience matches the qualifications described below, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Kristy.Schenderlein@blindit.org. I. JOB DESCRIPTION
- [Unlikely Allies](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/06/15/unlikely-allies/) - I recently interviewed an upwardly-mobile nurse whose ascent was halted when she suddenly became blind. After years of rehabilitation, education, numerous frustrating job interviews, and a couple of job that didn’t move her toward her wish of returning to the health care sector, she suddenly landed her dream job. “How did you land that job?”
- [Best Face Forward](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/06/14/best-face-forward/) - “Assuming competence from day one is a must if you want to retain talented disabled employees…” So said Nancy Doyle in a recent Forbes article entitled “Assume Competence: Neurodivergent Staff Don’t Need Kid Gloves.” This advice came to mind during a recent conversation between two visually-impaired people and a COO of an upcoming nonprofit organization. “How
- [Blind Institute of Technology Awarded Largest State Grant in Organization’s History](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/11/26/blind-institute-of-technology-awarded-largest-state-grant-in-organizations-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)
- [Blind Institute of Technology Academy Graduate Now a Digital Accessibility Solutions Engineer for CVS Health](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/11/26/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
- [Visually Impaired Engineers Help Design New Health Apps, Improve Accessibility](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2015/07/27/aetna-news-july-2015/) - 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
- [Mike Hess fights for the visually impaired](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2015/11/06/denver-bizjournal-nov-2015/) - 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
- [Blind people make great employees, and Lakewood's Mike Hess can prove it](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2015/05/18/denver-bizjournal-may-2015/) - After 17 years working in the IT sector, Mike Hess decided that a six-figure salary wasn’t nearly as important as leaving a legacy and making a difference. “I knew I wanted to do more…and I thought how can I get other sight-impaired people into technology?” Hess said. Read the Full Article
- [Can’t find all the tech people you need? The Blind Institute of Technology can help](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2015/06/18/network-world-june-2015/) - Mike Hess is the founder and Executive Director of the Blind Institute of Technology, a Colorado-based nonprofit transitioning to be a national outfit, whose goal is to find tech roles for the chronically underemployed visually impaired community. Hess, who runs the organization with 40+ volunteers, including eight C-level executives on his board of directors, recently
- [Blind Institute of Technology aims to solve jobless ‘epidemic’](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2015/07/18/denver-post-july-2015/) - A calculated “bug hunt” is underway at iTriage in downtown Denver. With laptops and tablets on a desk, contract employees Antonio Rozier and Amelia Dickerson scan through the backbone of a health symptom and information website and mobile app, using screen readers that convert text to Braille or speech to determine how well they work
- [Blind, Visually Impaired Untapped Resource in the Workforce](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2016/03/14/denver-cbslocal-mar-2016/) - 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 Recognized By Senator Linda Newell For Recent Appointment To Denver Commission For People With Disabilities](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2016/04/06/hess-recognized-senator-linda-newell/) - 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
- [Mike Hess has been appointed for the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2016/05/18/hess-appointed-denver-commission-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
- [Blind man Uber-ing: One man’s quest to get visually impaired a tech job](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2016/08/14/denver-post-aug-2016/) - 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
- [Uber Colorado Partners with Blind Institute of Technology](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2016/08/14/uber-colorado-partners-blind-institute-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
- [Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards to Honor Blind Institute of Technology](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2016/12/02/martin-luther-king-jr-business-awards/) - 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
- [BIT's Mike Hess Receives an Inaugural Shining Stars of Vocational Rehab Award!](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2017/12/27/bits-mike-hess-receives-inaugural-shining-stars-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
- [BIT Board Member Writing Seven-Part Article Series on Diversity and Inclusion](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2017/12/27/bit-board-member-writing-six-part-article-series-diversity-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
- [Founder Mike Hess appears on Colorado TechCast](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2018/05/08/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.
- [Founder Mike Hess Appears on Channel 9!](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2018/01/18/27638-2/) - 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
- [Customer Care Representative Recruitment](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/08/12/customer-care-representative-recruitment/) - BIT is recruiting for multiple Customer Care Representatives (CCR) positions for a Fortune 100 company! This position is fully remote and fully accessible! Must be located in or within 60 miles of Nashville, Las Vegas, Cleveland and St. Louis. Contract to hire positions with competitive salary and benefits The start dates in September, so urgency is
- [LGS and BIT: "Blind Person Running" Project](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2018/09/13/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.
- [Can smart cities work for the visually impaired?](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2018/09/26/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.
- [Sight “privilege”](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2018/11/05/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.
- [Announcing the Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2019/11/01/announcing-the-diana-ferguson-diversity-and-inclusion-champion-award/) - 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:
- [Advertise Accessibility](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2019/11/08/advertise-accessibility/) - Don't let accessibility become just another buzzword. Let it be an attraction. Solicit the opinions of various user groups as you coordinate events.
- [Finding Your Next Great Hire with the Blind Institute of Technology](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/01/13/finding-your-next-great-hire-with-the-blind-institute-of-technology/) - A company is nothing without the people that comprise it. That is why FirstBank fills its ranks with intelligent individuals with strong moral compasses, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse employee population. This is at the center of the bank’s “people-first” mentality. Contrary to this philosophy is the inaccurate belief that employing
- [Understanding and Coping With Trauma](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/05/11/understanding-and-coping-with-trauma/) - The following information was compiled by a member of our BVI community – Jodi Witthaus. Jodi is a Rehabilitation Counselor with the State of Colorado and has her Master’s in Social Work. With the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, many people may be struggling with trauma. We hope this information will help. Trauma What is the
- [Blind Institute of Technology and Society for the Blind Breaking Down Barriers Together](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/01/21/blind-institute-of-technology-and-society-for-the-blind-breaking-down-barriers-together/) - Denver – Society for the Blind in Sacramento and Blind Institute of Technology ™ (BIT) in Colorado are joining forces to create a new pathway for employment of people living with blindness or visual impairment. Both organizations are driven by the ultimate goal of full independence for people who are blind and visually impaired (BVI),
- [Reducing Blind Unemployment Drives Outlook Business Solutions and Blind Institute of Technology Partnership](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2021/07/23/reducing-blind-unemployment-drives-outlook-business-solutions-and-blind-institute-of-technology-partnership/) - Denver, CO (July 20, 2021) – Nearly 70 percent of blind Americans are unemployed. Two organizations want to lower this statistic by joining forces and letting their complimentary missions work together. Blind Institute of Technology and Outlook Business Solutions found common ground in their passion for fighting the epidemic of unemployment among Americans with visual disabilities. Today’s perceptions of people
- [Activate Partners with the Blind Institute of Technology to Expand Employment Opportunities](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/06/26/activate-partners-with-the-blind-institute-of-technology-to-expand-employment-opportunities/) - Denver, CO – The Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) and Activate Workforce Solutions have formed a partnership to advance their shared goal of achieving sustainable employment for underrepresented individuals, a first of its kind collaboration that is truly inclusive to all. While BIT focuses on employment for professionals with disabilities, Activate works with individuals who
- [Announcing BIT's 2020 Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/02/09/announcing-bits-2020-diana-ferguson-diversity-and-inclusion-champion/) - This year’s Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion believes employing professionals with disabilities is a win/win solution. Raymond Stover is Vice President of Sales and Marketing for MyCallCloud and Founder of BPO Edge. In 2017, a customer approached him with a unique problem: the customer was looking for a contact center to help with customer
- [What Makes a Diversity and Inclusion Champion?](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/02/06/what-makes-a-diversity-and-inclusion-champion/) - A Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champion turns talk into action. They are dedicated to supporting an accessible and inclusive environment, creating a diverse workforce that showcases the value of employees with disabilities. Len Beasley, Senior Accessibility Designer for Aetna, a CVS Health Company, is such a person. When Aetna’s product design team decided they needed
- [Leadership: The Power of Being Human and Inspiring](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/01/31/leadership-the-power-of-being-human-and-inspiring/) - By Mark Vivien, Chairman of the Board, Blind Institute of Technology At Softchoice’s Annual Sales Kick Off a few weeks ago, there were the usual conversations and trainings around strategy, new offerings, team alignment, and of course the celebration of our 2019 successes. What we did not expect was the company focus on “the power
- [Reasonable Accommodations - A Tech Solution](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/01/20/reasonable-accommodations-a-tech-solution/) - By Cala Estes, Director of Candidate Services, BIT At BIT, we work by the motto that reasonable accommodation is a technology solution. What isn't a technology solution these days? One of the barriers we aim to clear is this myth that reasonable accommodations have to be complicated or expensive for an employer. In fact, for
- [Meet Our Director of Candidate Services - Cala Estes](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2020/01/13/meet-our-director-of-candidate-services-cala-estes/) - I began working for BIT in the fall of 2018. Brand new to Denver, I was still trying to learn the ropes of a larger metro area than I had ever lived in before. My fiancé who was working full time on a BIT contract, learned that Mike was looking for some administrative help and
- [Reflections on Dreamforce](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2019/11/27/reflections-on-dreamforce/) - Cala Estes reflects on attending Dreamforce 2019 to share Best Practices for Empowering Employees with Disabilities Using Salesforce
- [A Look at 4 Assistive Tech Innovations That Enhance BVI Productivity for Blind Americans Equality Day](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2019/10/15/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.
- [Recap of our 1st BIT Technology Symposium](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2018/08/08/recap-of-our-1st-bit-technology-symposium/) - Our 2018 Technology Symposium recap shares summaries, presentations, source code, and more!
- [Shedding Light on Disability](https://blindinstituteoftechnology.org/2018/07/21/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.

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