Joining Blind Information Technology Specialists Thank you so much for your interest in Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS). Please fill out the following information to join the affiliate. Step 1 of 7 14% 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. Free memberships are currently closed and may return after further analysis. We still 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. 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It is offered to you in multiple formats. Please select your choice from the options shown below.BrailleDigital CartridgeEmailLarge PrintNonePreferred 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.NoneLarge PrintBraille Areas of Interest in Blind Information Technology SpecialistsPlease 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 OpportunitiesTell 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 OpportunitiesWhat 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 Select AllOther Leadership OpportunitiesAre there any other leadership areas you are interested in serving in within BITS?Social Activities and Engagement OpportunitiesDo you currently attend the weekly BITS chat?(Required)Yes, I attend the weekly chat.No, I do not currrently attend the weekly chat.I am unaware of this activity, tell me more.Do you attend the BITS Panel/Open Forum Discussions or BITS presentation sessions?:(Required)Yes, I attend BITS presentationsNo, I do not currently attend BITS presentationsI am unaware of these activities, tell me more.If you could suggest activities that you would like to see BITS undertake what would they be?General CommentsDo you have any additional comments for the BITS leadership team? Paying your BITS Dues or Making a DonationWe 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 your record. Total Δ