Championing Inclusion With Mike Hess

Unstoppable @ Craig

In this episode of Unstoppable @ Craig, we welcome Mike Hess, executive Director and Founder of the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT). Mike's journey from a misdiagnosed childhood to leading a nonprofit that champions employment for people with disabilities is nothing short of extraordinary.
We dive deep into the creation of BIT and the innovative strategies to place talented professionals with disabilities into meaningful roles. Mike shares insights on how technology can provide reasonable accommodations and the ongoing challenge of overcoming bias for true belonging. This episode is a call to action for leaders everywhere to embrace thoughtful policies, passionate allies, and the courage to champion inclusivity for all.

For more information, transcriptions and behind-the-scene photos, visit https://craighospital.org/unstoppable

Craig Hospital is a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital that exclusively specializes in neurorehabilitation and research for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and brain injury (BI). Located in Englewood, Colorado, Craig Hospital is a 350,000-square-foot, 93-bed, private, not-for-profit center of excellence providing a comprehensive system of inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation. https://craighospital.org

Hoofdstukken

1. Championing Inclusion With Mike Hess (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Workplace Cultures Through Inclusion (00:00:01)

3. Employment Opportunities for People With Disabilities (00:09:05)

4. Empowerment and Inclusion in the Workplace (00:17:26)

5. Embracing Diversity in the Workplace (00:24:52)

6. Championing Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership (00:35:56)