The Blind Institute of Technology™ (BIT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strives to reduce the high unemployment rate among the blind and low vision community in America by preparing them, and the employers who hire them, for success in the workplace. BIT understands employment as a cycle with three primary stages: education, preparation, and opportunity. We offer services and assistance at each stage to both candidates with disabilities and their potential employers. Working together, we can bridge the gap between talented workers and the employers who need them! BIT focuses on four main programs: Employer Education & Outreach: Educating employers about the untapped pool of talent found in the visually impaired community, and the actionable steps they can take to make blind employees a valuable addition to their own workforce. Workplace Preparation: Preparing the employer’s workforce and worksite to support successful employment of visually impaired candidates. Certifications & Training Programs: Developing and increasing the visually impaired’s access to certification programs in project management and technical skills. Staffing & Placements: Helping Colorado employers recruit, train and maintain a talented workforce through low-cost staffing and placement services.