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Really exciting opportunity for an English teacher to join the team at our Outstanding Secondary AP Academy. Please feel free to get in touch to arrange a visit or for an informal chat #teamBIT

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February 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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🚀 GitHub Intelligence Drop

bit (TypeScript • 🟢)
⭐ 18.4K → https://github.com/teambit/bit

llama-cookbook (Jupyter Notebook • 🟢)
⭐ 18.4K → https://github.com/meta-llama/llama-cookbook

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June 22, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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🎉 Please join us in welcoming Sarah Mark to the BIT Board of Directors!

We're excited to have her leadership, expertise, and passion for expanding career opportunities for professionals with disabilities. 💚

#TeamBIT #Accessibility

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240171.
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June 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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👏 Meet Asma, a new CPACC professional from Pakistan!

With a background in law, advocacy, and public speaking, she’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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🚀 Open to Work!

Meet Sarah Russell, CPACC – a Digital Accessibility pro ready to make an impact.

She’s organized, collaborative, and passionate about removing digital barriers.

📧 sarah.russell@blindit.org

#Accessibility #CPACC #OpenToWork #DigitalAccessibility #TeamBIT
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July 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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📍 Seattle, WA

Congratulations to BIT Apprentice Sowmya Bhaskar as she prepares to begin her apprenticeship with Salesforce's Product Accessibility Team! 🎉

We're excited to see where this journey takes her. 👏

#TeamBIT #Salesforce #Accessibility #Apprenticeship #CareerGrowth
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June 9, 2026 at 4:39 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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BIT's Mike Hess recently visited UBS to present Art of Blinders and lead discussions on accessibility, perception, and technology.

#ArtOfBlinders #Accessibility #TeamBIT

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240171.
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June 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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BIT’s Lora Swatko recently attended the LEAD Conference, connecting with professionals across the arts, culture, and accessibility communities.

Great to see #TeamBIT out in the community!

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240171.
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August 31, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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At IDEMIA EXPO <11> in Poland, accessibility was discussed alongside AI, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies.

Thank you to IDEMIA for inviting Ertay Shashko and Mike Hess to share how accessibility drives opportunity and innovation.

#IDEMIAEXPO11 #Accessibility #Technology #TeamBIT
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June 17, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Golden Hoodie at Acquia Engage! ✨

Joe Crespo and Mike Hess connected with the community and explored the latest in accessibility - plus a moment with Dries Buytaert. 🤝

#GoldenHoodie #AcquiaEngage #TeamBIT

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240171.
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April 30, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Lights. Camera. Action. 🎬

Filming for our upcoming docu-short with BBC StoryWorks wrapped earlier this week and we’re excited about what’s coming next!

This story is shaping up to be something special.

Stay tuned.

#TeamBIT #BBCStoryWorks
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March 5, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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🚀 Attending @sxsw.com?

Don’t miss “Zero-Gravity, Zero Barriers: The Future of Inclusive Spaceflight.” BIT Founder Mike Hess joins innovators exploring accessibility in space.

🗓 Mar 16
⏰ 11:30AM CT
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#SXSW #AccessibilityInAction #TeamBIT
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March 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Global partnerships create real career pathways.

Tomorrow with ITG and SOPA, we’re sharing how we’re expanding Salesforce careers in the Baltic region for professionals with disabilities - including success in Estonia.

Register: www.linkedin.com/events/74294...

#Salesforce #TeamBIT
February 25, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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The Golden Hoodie has entered that chat!

Filming with BBC StoryWorks is officially underway in North Macedonia – and we can’t wait to share what’s coming. 🎥

Hang tight. This one’s special.

#TeamBIT #BBCStoryWorks #TeamBIT
February 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Last week, BIT’s Mike Hess boarded a plane (his first international solo trip) to film with BBC StoryWorks in North Macedonia.

Because the future of workforce development isn’t local - it’s global.

We’re excited to share more soon! Stay tuned.

#TeamBIT #BBCStoryWorks #WorkforceDevelopment
February 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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🎉 Celebrating Christine Aurigemma!

Through BIT’s Digital Accessibility Analyst course, Christine deepened her expertise in WCAG and assistive tech. Today, she leads accessibility strategy at scale.

#TeamBIT #CPACC #WorkforceEquity

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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February 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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👏 Meet Digna, a new CPACC professional from Florida!

Through BIT’s training, she’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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From the United Nations with Salesforce Accessibility to stages worldwide, the Golden Hoodie represents BIT showing up for accessibility and workforce equity. 🩵

Here’s a look at where the Golden Hoodie – and our mission – traveled over the past year and beyond. 🌟

#GoldenHoodie #TeamBIT
December 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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#TeamBIT attended Salesforce’s Agentforce Nonprofit Community Sprint in San Francisco last week and got hands-on with Agentforce. Great to see accessibility in action — 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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Join BIT's VP of Operations, Kristy Schenderlein, for our Employer Partner Q&A series. Learn how the BIT Apprenticeship Program matches talented professionals with disabilities to employers' needs.

#WorkforceEquity #TeamBIT #Apprenticeships

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Where’s the Golden Hoodie been? 🤔

Last week it stopped at CU Denver for the Salesforce Community Sprint! Mike Hess and Joe Crespo joined Trailblazers driving innovation in the #SFDOCommons. 💙

#SFDOSprint #TeamBIT #GoldenHoodie #Salesforce

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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November 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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🎉 Congrats to Gail, one of BIT’s newest Salesforce Certified Administrators!

Gail’s passion for learning and growth shines through as she continues to build her Salesforce skills and explore new opportunities. 💻

#TeamBIT #SalesforceCertified

Funded by US Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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The Golden Hoodie stopped by the NFB of Colorado State Convention!

Mike Hess shared insights on tech & equitable employment, and BIT's Joe Crespo brought the fun (yes, mouse ears included!). 🐭

#GoldenHoodie #TeamBIT

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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👏 Congrats to Connor Susajlo, one of BIT’s newest Salesforce Certified Platform Administrators in Long Island, NY!

A tech-minded Yankees fan who loves automation, accessibility & adventure. 💻⚾🚴‍♂️

#TeamBIT #AccessibilityInAction

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant H421F240171
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November 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM