Joining Blind Information Technology Specialists – Changing lives with technology and advocating for improved access for all blind and visually impaired people.


                        
                            Thank you so much for your interest in Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS). Please fill out the following information to join the affiliate.
                        

        
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                                    BITS Membership Form
Welcome to the Blind Information Technology Specialists affiliate and thank you for your interest in joining us. 
This membership form will guide you through the process of joining the affiliate. We encourage you to be a part of an affiliate that is making a difference in the lives of those who are blind or
Low vision through education, training, perks, specials and so much more. 
You will be joining a highly energetic family that wants to make a difference not only for themselves but for others as well. The most important thing is to have fun in the process
and adding your voice, experience, talents, and enthusiasm will enhance the culture and energy of BITS. Please join us, won't you?
                    
                    
                          
                    
                
                
                    
                        Registration Type
We would like to know if you are paying for your own membership or if someone is paying for your BITS membership on your behalf. Please specify this below.
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					I am Paying For My Own Membership
			
			
					
					I am Paying for a friend or relative BITS membership
			
                    
                    
                          
                    
                
                
                    
                        Personal Information
Donor NameEnter the name of the individual submitting the membership on behalf of the individual mentioned above.

                            
                            
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                        Communication Preferences
Are you a current member of the American Council of the Blind?(Required)
Do you have a life-time membership with the American Council of the Blind?(Required)
Are you or have you ever been a member of Blind Information Technology Specialists in the past?(Required)
Would you like to be added to the BITS Announce Email list?(Required)
Would you like to be added to the BITS Member Discussion Email list?(Required)
Braille Forum Format(Required)The American Council of the Blind produces a national magazine called the Braille Forum. It is offered to you in multiple formats. Please select your choice from the options shown below.
Preferred Mail Format(Required)When BITS or the national office mails you something through the postal mail how would you like to receive it? This is mainly for communication sent to you from the American Council of the Blind. BITS will primarily use email as our primary form of communication.

                    
                    
                          
                    
                
                
                    
                        Areas of Interest in Blind Information Technology Specialists
Please mark off the items that you are interested in as it relates to BITS.
Areas of InterestMark off the checkboxes below that you feel you might be interested in as it relates to BITS. We will ask you specific questions pertaining to these items that you specify below.

								
								Educational Opportunities
							

								
								Leadership opportunities
							

								
								Social Activities and Engagement
							
Other Areas of InterestIn general, are there other areas not listed above that you would be interested in as it relates to BITS? If so please specify below.

                    
                    
                          
                    
                
                
                    
                        Educational Opportunities
Tell us the areas you would be interested in learning more about as a BITS member.
Educational Areas of InterestTell us the areas you would be interested in learning more about as a BITS member.

								
								Artificial Intelligence
							

								
								Assistive Technology in products such as JAWS, NVDA, TalkBack, VoiceOver, VoiceView, ETC.
							

								
								Educational platforms and tools such as BrightSpace (D2L), Canvas, note taking, time management and others.
							

								
								General technology topics
							

								
								Mobile platforms and devices such as iPhone, iPad, Android, the BlindShell and more
							

								
								Microsoft Office training in applications like Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and others.
							

								
								Operating system training in Mac OS, Windows, Unix and other platforms.
							

								
								Programming languages such as HTML, JavaScript, Python and more.
							

								
								Web site development in platforms such as Wordpress, Gravity Forms, Drupal, ETC.
							
Are there any other educational opportunities you would like to see BITS venture into in the future?
Leadership Opportunities
What committees might you be willing to serve on or take an interest in within BITS?Please select any of the committees listed below if you might be interested in assisting in any of these roles.

								
								Auditing Committee
							

								
								Budget Committee
							

								
								Constitution and Bylaws Committee
							

								
								Convention Planning Committee
							

								
								Credentials Committee
							

								
								Fund Raising Committee
							

								
								Information Technology Infrastructure Committee
							

								
								Membership Committee
							

								
								Membership Engagement Committee
							

								
								My Account Committee
							

								
								Nominating Committee
							

								
								Presentations Committee
							

								
								Publications Committee
							

								
								Zoom Management Committee
							
Other Leadership OpportunitiesAre there any other leadership areas you are interested in serving in within BITS?
Social Activities and Engagement Opportunities
Do you currently attend the weekly BITS chat?(Required)
Do you attend the BITS Panel/Open Forum Discussions or BITS presentation sessions?:(Required)
If you could suggest activities that you would like to see BITS undertake what would they be?
General Comments
Do you have any additional comments for the BITS leadership team?
                    
                    
                          
                    
                
                
                    
                        Paying your BITS Dues or Making a Donation
We encourage you to join the affiliate and pay your associated dues. You may also make a tax deductable donation to Blind Information Technology Specialists. Please make your selections below.
Select the Type of Payment you would like to make to BITS(Required)
			
					
					Pay Membership Dues
			
			
					
					I am simply updating my membership record
			
BITS Membership Dues(Required)
			
					
					BITS Life Membership
			
			
					
					BITS General Yearly Membership
			
			
					
					BITS General Membership as an ACB Life Member
			
			
					
					BITS Student Membership
			
			
					
					BITS Junior Member
			
Make a Donation to Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS)Check this box if you wish too make a donation to BITS.

								
								I wish to donate to BITS.
							
Donation Amount to BITS(Required)
					
				
Payee NamePlease specify the name of the company, business or indivudal name that will appear on your PayPal notification to assist the treasurer in identifying
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