Join us in celebrating Clinton Bartok, CPACC — a BIT Apprentice and Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies! Clinton is passionate about making the world accessible to everyone. Ready to grow your team? Visit blindit.org. Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171.

We already gave Dreamforce a standing ovation, but its accessibility deserves an encore. 👏 Thanks to Salesforce Accessibility, this year’s event set the gold standard — from guides to captions to accessible seating. Accessibility wasn’t an add-on — it was a mindset. 🌍 #DF25 #TeamBIT

The Golden Hoodie landed in D.C.! ✨ BIT’s Mike Hess joined PhRMA’s “Days of Understanding,” sharing how BIT helps companies create workplaces where every ability belongs. 💛 Thanks, PhRMA, for championing equity in action! #GoldenHoodie #TeamBIT #AccessibilityInAction

BIT’s apprenticeship program is growing – and Dell Technologies shows why. ✔ Salesforce Admin apprentice approved ✔ Two Digital Accessibility Analysts apprentice approved ✔ More in the works We’re thrilled to partner with a leader building accessible, future-ready teams. #TeamBIT #Dell

How do we build workplaces where every kind of mind belongs? 💭 Join BIT + Divergent Thinking UK as we explore how digital accessibility & neuro-equity work together to shape how we design, communicate & collaborate. 💻🤝 📅 Oct 28 | 🕘 9 AM MT / 3 PM UK 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Golden Hoodie found its people — and a few new fans. 💛 Salesforce once again proved why Dreamforce is the world’s most accessible conference. ♿✨ We reconnected with partners, celebrated a BIT apprentice thriving at Salesforce, and met the real star of Dreamforce — Yuki the service dog. 🐾

Congratulations to Alexis Toliver, Sc.M., CPACC – one of BIT’s newest apprentices & Certified Professionals in Accessibility Core Competencies! 🎉 Alexis is breaking barriers & driving change as a Digital Accessibility Analyst. 💚 Ready to grow your team or launch your career? Visit blindit.org.

Luis joined BIT’s apprenticeship program in 2025 – now he’s thriving at Salesforce! 👏 Learn how BIT helps professionals with disabilities build tech careers: blindinstituteoftechnology.org/apprentice-t... #TeamBIT #Apprenticeships Funded by US Department of Education Grant Number H421F240171.

Calling all Chicagoans! Meet the BIT team at the Blind Service Chicago Vision Expo, where innovation meets equity. Learn how our Apprenticeship Program helps blind & low vision professionals launch high-growth careers in tech! 📅 Oct 28 | 9-3 CT 📍 838 W. Kinzie 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/vision-exp...

From student to Salesforce pro! 🌟 Kyle, a BIT Salesforce Academy graduate, is now thriving as a Salesforce Administrative Coordinator for a global nonprofit empowering women in conflict-affected regions. 💪🌍 When access meets opportunity, amazing things happen. Learn more 👉 dif.blindit.org

Proud to share the FFB Beacon Story on our founder Mike Hess for #NDEAM — why BIT exists: turning talent into opportunity for blind, low vision & disabled professionals. Hire equitably. Design accessibly. Build pathways to lasting employment. Read: www.fightingblindness.org/stories/buil...

Get your gold on – it's Golden Hoodie time. ✨ Dreamforce demo tomorrow: BIT’s Rebecca L, Mike Hess + Dave B. (GoldFinch) show ERP on Salesforce – making daily finance tasks easier for everyone. Tue Oct 14, 3pm, Moscone West L2 Theater 17 Register: reg.salesforce.com/flow/plus/df... #DF25 #TeamBIT

The #WCET2025 Annual Conference is almost here! 🎓 BIT’s Mike Hess will take the keynote spotlight – sharing his Golden Hoodie Trailblazer story and how accessibility drives innovation. 🌐 Don’t miss this inspiring session! 👉 web.cvent.com/event/f94992... #Accessibility #TeamBIT

How do digital accessibility & neurodivergence intersect in the workplace? Join BIT + Divergent Thinking for a panel on accessibility, hiring, lived experience & practical strategies to help every professional thrive. 📅 Tues., Oct. 28 | 9AM MT / 4PM UK 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

From BIT’s first Salesforce Academy pilot to a Staff Software Engineer at a Fortune 50, Ethan Holliger proves what’s possible when talent meets opportunity. 👏🌟 #CareerSuccess #DisabilityEmployment #TeamBIT Funded by US Dept of Education, Grant H421F240171

The newest edition of the BIT newsletter is live! 🌐 ✅ New partnerships 🎤 Leaders on major stages 🚀 Apprentices in new roles Read it here: eepurl.com/jn0HFc Subscribe: bit.ly/BIT-Newslett... #WorkforceEquity #Apprenticeship #DigitalAccessibility #Salesforce #TeamBIT

AI isn’t just changing how we work - it’s redefining what work is. Join us for a conversation on how leaders can embrace AI as a true teammate! 📅 Friday, Sept 26 | 🕘 8–9 AM MT Register here: webinars.randstadenterprise.com/register/eb8... Funded by US Department of Education, Grant H421F240171.

👀 Ever wonder how someone with vision loss interprets a photo? 📸 Spoiler: it’s through WCAG standards like text descriptions, clear labels & focus order. youtu.be/zfdAQttHJAo #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #EquityInAction #TeamBIT Funded by US Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240171.

Jessica's path from Blind Institute of Technology to Senior Engineering Manager shows what’s possible when talent meets opportunity. We’re so proud to have been part of her journey. 💼👏 #BreakingBarriers #TeamBIT #TechForGood Funded by US Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240171.

Accessibility online doesn’t just happen — it’s built on clear standards. 💻 In this video, BIT Accessibility Lead Brando Collins explains how WCAG guides text, labels, and descriptions so people of all abilities can fully engage. 🖼️ #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #TeamBIT

Dreamforce is where big ideas shine (Golden Hoodie included) ✨ Accessibility is in that spotlight too. With GoldFinch Cloud Solutions, we’ll show how designing with accessibility changes lives. 🌍 🗓 10/14 @ 3PM 📍 Moscone West, L2, Theater 17 Funded by U.S. Dept. of Education, Grant #H421F240171

When the Golden Hoodie takes the stage, you know it’s going to be unforgettable. 💛 At the Tapia Conference, Mike reminded us all why accessibility and equity matter in every workplace. Funded by US Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240171.

Honored to be Softchoice's Orange Classic beneficiary 4 years running!⛳️ Kristy, Taylor & Mike joined the blinders challenge 👀🦅 — raising funds + awareness for professionals with disabilities. #ParTeeTime #Accessibility #WorkforceEquity #Softchoice Funded by US Dept of Education Grant H421F240171.

Exciting news! We’ve partnered with Accessible Data to make online surveys more accessible. BIT apprentices are leading a WCAG 2.2 AA audit to ensure accessibility is built in from the start. Read more about this impactful collaboration www.linkedin.com/posts/access...

Today we honor the memory of those we lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the courage of first responders, the resilience of families, and the unity that carried our nation through tragedy. We will never forget.

We’re honored to be spotlighted by @villanovau.bsky.social (Villanova University) in their latest blog! 🙌 Together, we’re opening doors and creating career pathways for students and professionals with disabilities. 🎓💼 👉 Read the full story: connections.villanova.edu/blog/2025/08...

ERP, but make it accessible. 👊 At #DF25, BIT’s Mike Hess + GoldFinch Cloud Solutions will show how accessible design fuels independence, innovation, and better products for everyone. 🗓 Dreamforce 2025 | October 14–16 🎤 Session: Accessible ERP: GoldFinch on the Salesforce Platform

What do a speed-dating style tech event hosted by Colorado Technology Association and a front-page Denver Post story have in common? 📰 They both launched BIT onto a national stage! 🚀 👉 Read the full story now www.blindit.org/co-tech-asso...

From our friends at National Organization on Disability, join their Virtual Career Fair and connect with recruiters & top employers nationwide! 📅 Sept 4, 8:30-11:30AM MT | 10:30AM-1:30PM ET 💻 Register: app.jobsconnected.com/e5c9e5af-5dd... #CareerFair #JobSearch #DisabilityEmployment

Wishing you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! BIT will be closed Friday, August 29 - Monday, September 1. 🎆

If August had a theme song at BIT, it would be “Don't Stop Believin.'” 🎶 From new employer partners to a brand-new Employer Partner Portal, it's all about momentum. Get the scoop now at: bit.ly/41rhhaY 💌 Don’t miss future updates – subscribe at bit.ly/BIT-Newslett...

AI is reshaping work – but how do we keep people at the center? 🧩 Join us on Friday, September 26 for a conversation with BIT's Mike Hess & Randstad's Glen Cathey: Human-AI Transformation in the Future of Work. 🕒 3-4PM BST / 8-9AM MT 🔗 Register: webinars.randstadenterprise.com/register/eb8...

⏰ Last call! The BIT Academy Open House is tomorrow! Hear from Elliott Natale, BIT Academy Director, on why you don’t want to miss it. 🎥👇 👉 Career seekers, employers, VR counselors – this event is for you. 📅 Wednesday, August 20 🕘 9:00AM MT / 11:00AM ET 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join us to get a behind-the-scenes look at how our Academy helps professionals with disabilities gain real skills, paid apprenticeships, and connections to career opportunities – all at no cost. 🔗 Save your spot: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

What happens when you combine neuroscience, behavioral science & a Golden Hoodie? You get the Art of Blinders. Yesterday, Mike Hess delivered his signature preso to a dynamic group at Denver Public Schools – rocking his Golden Hoodie of course! Huge thanks to Denver Public Schools for inviting us!

Meet Stephen Guerra — a support specialist who empowers users through tech & accessibility. He’s trained teams, built testing logs, and delivered expert support — now he’s open to work and ready to make an impact. 📩 [email protected] #OpenToWork #AccessibilitySupport #TeamBIT

BIT’s Senior Salesforce Project Lead, Ertay Shashko, couldn’t access Power Automate so he teamed up with a deaf colleague, Mark. Together, they built the automation a client needed. 👥 Real people. 🎯 Real purpose. 🌍 Real impact. That’s the kind of teamwork that drives everything we do.

Today we’re celebrating Mike & Natalie on their 30th anniversary! You’ve not only built a beautiful life, but also a mission-driven org that’s transforming lives – including those of your employees! From all of us at Blind Institute of Technology – thank you. 💚 youtube.com/shorts/ZjIDL...

What makes a website truly accessible? 🤔 Join BIT’s Candice Dexter (hard of hearing) & James Warnken (legally blind) for a live fireside chat on designing for everyone. 🗓️ Aug 7 | 11AM MT 🔗 Register: event.on24.com/wcc/r/501317... #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign

At BIT, we don’t just talk about equity, we build with it. Salesforce Project Lead Austin Marshall shares how a few simple workflow techniques – learned from a colleague with ADHD, reshaped how he approaches projects for the better. 👥 Real people. 🎯 Real purpose. 🌍 Real impact.

Ready to launch your tech career? Join the BIT Academy Open House Aug 20 at 9AM MT to explore free training & paid apprenticeships for professionals with disabilities in: • Salesforce Admin • Digital Accessibility 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #BITAcademy #Apprenticeships

🚨 Hot off the press – the latest BIT newsletter just dropped! Catch up on all the updates: mailchi.mp/blindit/test... We're spotlighting our apprentices, a new video campaign & launching our next cohort. 💌 Want future issues delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe here: bit.ly/BIT-Newslett...

🎉 Last week, Lora Swatko repped BIT at Making Space’s Disability Pride event at The Broad Museum! From accessible tours to powerful connections, it was a celebration of equity, creativity & community. Thanks to Making Space & The Broad for making space! #DisabilityPride #BITInTheWild #MakingSpace

We love seeing our apprentices shine! ✨ Kevin Karmann's journey through the BIT Academy and into the Salesforce ecosystem is a powerful example of what’s possible when talent meets opportunity! We are grateful to be part of your story, Kevin! Read more: www.linkedin.com/posts/kevin-...

What’s it like to navigate the web without sight or sound? Join Candice and James as they share first-hand insights. 🔥 Fireside Chat: Digital Accessibility with Hard of Hearing & Legally Blind Experts 🗓️ Thursday, August 7 🕒 11 AM MDT / 1 PM EDT 🔗 Register: event.on24.com/wcc/r/501317...

We’re kicking off our new video series with Mark Opatow, Salesforce Project Lead at BIT! Each video post will highlight the passionate people behind BIT & our mission to build a more equitable workforce. When creativity meets collaboration, barriers break. Real people. Real purpose. Real impact.

🎉 BIT was proud to join the City & County of Denver’s “Celebrating 35 Years of the ADA” Employee Resource Fair! Kristy & Rebecca repped Team BIT — sharing our programs and showing off our new branded tablecloth! 💼👩‍💻 🧥 The Golden Hoodie took the day off! #ADA35 #DisabilityRights #TeamBIT

Missed our ADA webinar? The replay is live! Catch the convo: 💬 What compliance really means 📈 Why leadership buy-in matters ⚖️ Where the legal landscape is headed (fast) 🎥 Watch: blindit.org/leadership-l... Bonus: Get BIT’s Train-the-Trainer info + a leadership letter template right on the page.

How can we build digital experiences for all? Join Kanopi’s Candice & BIT's James for a fireside chat on what accessibility really means from lived experience. 🔥 Digital Accessibility with Hard of Hearing & Legally Blind Experts 🗓️ Thurs, Aug 7 🕒 11 AM MT 🔗 Register: event.on24.com/wcc/r/501317...

⚠️ Not a drill. It’s giving must-attend vibes. Accessibility is law – so why are teams still missing the mark? Join us today at 10:30AM MT for Buy-In or Backfire: Leadership & the Legal Realities of Accessibility. ✅ Real compliance ✅ Exec buy-in ✅ Legal risks you can’t ignore 👉 bit.ly/46xDJCw