Blake Nitko
Social Media Manager
Blake Nitko
Social Media Manager
Bio
Blake Nitko serves as the Social Media Manager at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf. With a focus on inclusive communication, he supports the Institute’s mission by elevating stories that showcase student achievement, faculty excellence, and community impact across digital platforms.
In the News
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March 11, 2026
Why Subtitles Aren't Enough: The Growing Demand for ASL in Entertainment
CNET speaks to Blake Nitko, social media manager for the NTID, about how American Sign Language content on streaming platforms improves accessibility and creates a more inclusive viewing experience for deaf audiences.
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May 2, 2024
Telltale signs
City Newspaper talks to NTID interpreters Kim Billyard and Terri Reisinger, Blake Nitko '14 (advertising and public relations), and Sara Blick-Nitko '17 (professional studies) about the pivotal role of performance interpreters in providing accessibility and inclusivity for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community at local music festivals.