Féach are delighted to announce our next webinar will be held with Fighting Blindness and the Blind Institute of Technology.
Save the Date – December 1st at 8pm
CEO Mike Hess will share his experience growing up blind, challenges he encountered in education and employment,
how technology changed what was possible for him & why he eventually founded Blind Institute of Technology.
We’ll learn a brief overview of B.I.T and its mission.
The team will discuss types of technology careers individuals who are blind or visually impaired are pursuing.
Followed by an introduction to B.I.T Academy and the technology skills learners develop to reinforce that blindness does not determine someone’s career potential.
We will also have a section with –
Screen reader demonstration & Braille display demonstration
Learning how they navigate websites, email, documents, Salesforce, or other workplace technology.
The hosts will share what they wish parents and educators had known when they were younger.
We’ll end with an open discussion with parents and B/VI adults about –
What can parents do now to encourage technology skills?
Building independence and confidence with technology.
Encouraging children to explore different interests and career possibilities.
Allowing children to learn how to advocate for the tools and accessibility they need.