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Weโ€™re the tech-savvy nonprofit run by professionals with disabilities, training and placing the next generation of Salesforce pros & accessibility experts. Run by people with disabilities. Built for the future. #NoBarriers
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Meet Dora our newest CPACC professional based in Texas. ๐Ÿ‘

Through BIT, Dora is building a career in digital accessibility โ€“ helping organizations move beyond checklists to create experiences that work for users.

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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February 3, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Level up your Salesforce skills with AI ๐Ÿš€

BITโ€™s Agentforce Specialist Course is a 6-week, instructor-led program for Salesforce Admin-certified professionals.

Apply by Feb 20, 2026
Cohort: March 4-April 29, 2026
๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/dynamic-bit-...

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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February 2, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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BIT's Mike Hess brought Art of Blinders to Cox leadership in Atlanta โ€“ creating space to slow down, listen differently, and reflect on how everyday decisions shape workplace experiences.

Grateful to the Cox team for engaging so openly.

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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January 29, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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๐ŸŒ Our newest international #Salesforce cohort kicks off March 31, 2026!

Designed for professionals with disabilities outside the U.S. looking to build in-demand Salesforce skills and career momentum.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Apply by Feb 2
๐Ÿ“˜ ITS must be completed by Mar 30

๐Ÿ‘‰ Start here: bit.ly/dynamic-bit-...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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๐Ÿ‘ Meet Digna, a new CPACC professional from Florida!

Through BITโ€™s training, sheโ€™s applying her expertise to help teams build thoughtful, human-centered digital experiences.

#TeamBIT #CPACC #AccessibilityInAction

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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January 27, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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Thinking about what comes after training or how apprenticeships support long-term tech careers? Join BITโ€™s Apprenticeship Program Open House this Friday to find out!

Friday, January 30 | 9AM MT | Virtual

Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Funded by US Dept of Education Grant H421F240171
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January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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๐Ÿ‘ Meet Asma, a new CPACC professional from Pakistan!

With a background in law, advocacy, and public speaking, sheโ€™s focused on bridging accessibility, technology, and disability rights.

#TeamBIT #CPACC

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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January 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Meet Sridevi Sandhini Banerjee, CPACC โ€“ one of BITโ€™s newest accessibility professionals! ๐Ÿ‘

Sheโ€™s pursuing a career in accessibility education while advancing credentials in CPACC, DHS Trusted Tester, and a Master of Law program.

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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January 21, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Want to learn how a Nationally Registered Apprenticeship can lead to a tech career? Join our live webinar on BITโ€™s Apprenticeship Program.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Jan 30 | โฐ 9AM MT / 11AM ET

๐Ÿ‘‰ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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January 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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January 14, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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๐Ÿ’› Golden Hoodie sighting: Gresham, Oregon

We brought Art of Blinders to the City of Gresham, using hands-on activities to explore assumptions, perception & workplace decision-making โ€” while helping kick off a digital accessibility initiative.

Funded by US Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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January 14, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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๐ŸŒ Our newest international #Salesforce cohort kicks off March 31, 2026!

Designed for professionals with disabilities outside the U.S. looking to build in-demand Salesforce skills and career momentum.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Apply by Feb 2
๐Ÿ“˜ ITS must be completed by Mar 30

๐Ÿ‘‰ Start here: bit.ly/bit_26intl_c...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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We are deeply saddened to share the passing of James โ€œJimโ€ Berz, a cherished friend of BIT whose energy, humor, and generosity helped make our galas so meaningful. His presence left a lasting impact on our community. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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From the United Nations with Salesforce Accessibility to stages worldwide, the Golden Hoodie represents BIT showing up for accessibility and workforce equity. ๐Ÿฉต

Hereโ€™s a look at where the Golden Hoodie โ€“ and our mission โ€“ traveled over the past year and beyond. ๐ŸŒŸ

#GoldenHoodie #TeamBIT
December 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Happy Holidays! ๐ŸŽ

BIT will be closed 12/24-12/25 and 1/1. โ„๏ธ

Wishing you a wonderful season and a bright start to the new year! โœจ
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December 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Happy birthday and thank you to Zenita Henderson (โ€œZโ€) for four amazing years on the BIT Board! ๐ŸŽ‰

Zโ€™s leadership and support helped guide BIT through growth and change. Weโ€™re so grateful โ€” and wish her all the best in whatโ€™s next. ๐Ÿ’š
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December 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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#TeamBIT attended Salesforceโ€™s Agentforce Nonprofit Community Sprint in San Francisco last week and got hands-on with Agentforce. Great to see accessibility in action โ€” including a service dog supporting one of our team members.

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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December 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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BITโ€™s apprenticeship model meets professionals where they are and supports their growth holistically.

Kristy Schenderlein explains how coaching and behavioral support help apprentices thrive.

Learn more: dif.blindit.org/employer-par...

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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BIT is excited to join Sight Tech Global 2025!

Join us Dec 9-10 for this FREE virtual event on AI & accessibility.

Register: forms.gle/MF36RTSxaxHn...

#SightTechGlobal #Accessibility #AI #TeamBIT #SalesforceAccessibility

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Success starts with a BIT apprenticeship.

BIT's Kristy Schenderlein shares how grads like Kyle Lewis move from Academyโ†’Apprenticeshipโ†’Employment โ€“ and how some of BITโ€™s own leaders started the same way.

Learn more: dif.blindit.org/employer-par...

Funded by US Dept. of Education, Grant H421F240171
December 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Last chance to join our BIT Academy Open House!

Elliott Natale will walk through what we teach, how we teach it & how the Academy supports professionals with disabilities.

Today: 9AM MT
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Funded by US Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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As Cyber Monday wraps up, weโ€™re gearing up for Giving Tuesday.

Your support helps career seekers move from training to certification to long-term employment. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ผ

If youโ€™re giving this year, weโ€™d love for you to consider BIT. ๐Ÿ’š
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#CyberMonday #GivingTuesday #WorkforceEquity
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December 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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BIT will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Wishing you a warm and happy Thanksgiving! ๐Ÿฆƒ
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November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Team BIT had a great time at the Accessing Higher Ground Conference in Denver - Golden Hoodie included. ๐ŸŒŸ

Mike Hess copresented with IAAPโ€™s Samantha Evans on how higher ed can build stronger teams & career pathways by hiring professionals with disabilities.

Thank you to the AHG team & attendees! ๐Ÿ™Œ
A man wearing sunglasses, a black and gold jacket, and a name tag stands holding a white cane beside a smiling woman with curly hair and glasses. She wears a maroon top with several buttons, a name badge, and lanyard. They pose against a plain beige wall. Two people stand and present at a conference room podium. One gestures toward a projected slide titled โ€œAcademy โ€“ Apprenticeship Model From Learning to Earning.โ€ The slide contains bullet points and a circular diagram. Another person stands near a table with a laptop. A conference room with several people seated facing a stage. On stage, two presenters speak at a podium beside a large screen displaying the title โ€œBridging the Gap: How Accessibility Training and Certifications Drive Workforce Readiness and Equity.โ€ The audience takes notes.
November 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Behind every successful BIT apprenticeship is a strong support system.

In this clip, Kristy explains how we support employer partners through check-ins, subject matter experts, and hands-on guidance so both apprentices and employers can succeed.

Funded by U.S. Dept. of Education, Grant H421F240171
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM