VisioTech and BlackGirlsHack Partner to Advance Accessibility and Inclusion in Cybersecurity and AI Governance

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 21, 2025--

In a bold step toward creating a more inclusive technology landscape, VisioTech and BlackGirlsHack Foundation (BGH) are joining forces to revolutionize accessibility and diversity in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). This groundbreaking partnership focuses on equipping persons with disabilities with the tools and knowledge to thrive in cybersecurity while advocating for ethical AI practices that prioritize inclusivity.

Why This Partnership Matters

According to recent studies, less than 2% of technology professionals in the United States identify as having a disability. Meanwhile, cybersecurity and AI are rapidly evolving industries with a critical need for diverse perspectives to solve global challenges. This collaboration bridges that gap by combining VisioTech’s expertise in accessibility and BlackGirlsHack’s commitment to diversifying cybersecurity.

Through this partnership, VisioTech and BlackGirlsHack will:

• Make Platforms Accessible: Ensure that BlackGirlsHack’s platforms and content are accessible to users, leveraging VisioTech’s Accessible AI Quotient Framework to eliminate barriers.
• Promote Ethical AI Governance: Collaborate to incorporate AI governance principles that protect persons with disabilities in the design, development, and deployment of AI products and services.
• Empower Individuals and Organizations: Provide education and training to persons with disabilities, enabling them to enter and excel in the cybersecurity field, while fostering a culture of inclusion across organizations.

Voices Behind the Collaboration

Tiffani Martin, CEO of VisioTech, shared her thoughts on the partnership:

“This partnership means so much because it’s a chance to create real, lasting change for people with disabilities. By working together, we’re not just improving accessibility—we’re opening doors to opportunities in cybersecurity and showing what’s possible when inclusion is at the forefront of technology.”

Rebekah Skeete, COO of BlackGirlsHack, shared her vision for the partnership:

“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was quoted as saying ‘Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.’ Accessibility is a branch on the tree of equality. This partnership is an intentional step to water what has been planted. To do our part, in our sector to nurture it’s growth and realize true equality for all.”

Call to Action

As the tech industry continues to evolve, VisioTech and BlackGirlsHack invite organizations, advocates, and individuals to join this initiative by partnering, volunteering, or enrolling in programs that drive accessibility and diversity in technology.

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