Blind Institute of Technology

The Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) provides an innovative and solution-oriented business-learning environment that will enable persons with vision loss to compete for employment within all market segments.

BIT was established in February 2013 by Michael Lynn Hess, a legally blind individual who has bucked mainstream trends and has been employed as a technology professional since 1996. Hess believes that with the proper education, training and career opportunities, the blind community and corporate America can partner for mutual success. BIT is addressing an attitude shift for blind professionals while educating companies on how to hire and cultivate the visually impaired.

BIT provides project management, accounting fundamentals and process engineering curriculum to establish an academic foundation for people with vision impairment. We provide real-world project management and mentoring programs to enhance academic achievement and career placement services upon graduation th