True Trailblazer Story from the founder of Blind Institute of Technology Mike. Congratulations on the Golden Hoodie winner #DF23 #Dreamforce Dreamforce

We had a blast at #DF23 Day 1! From AI-generated captions to earplugs for a quieter experience, our team is hard at work to make this the most accessible Dreamforce to date. Have a question or just want to say hello? Come visit us at the Disability Help Desk at Moscone West!

11 years ago, Mike left his 6-figure job to start Blind Institute of Technology. His goal: Connecting the blind community to jobs. Now, he's taking their careers to new heights with our Office of Accessibility and AI. 🏆Let's welcome him to #LifeWithGoldie at #DF23: sforce.co/3L6RFYJ

✨1 golden hoodie 🏃🏾‍♂️3 action-filled days 🧠And 5 accessibility sessions later... That’s officially a wrap on our most accessible Dreamforce EVER! ♿️👏🏾 Until next year, #a11y champions! #DF23

Combining our resources with Salesforce and their Office of Accessibility, we aim to support job seekers with disabilities with a focus on the Salesforce ecosystem. Check out this fantastic article highlighting our work on inclusion in the workplace. salesforce.com/news/stories/b…

🚀 Today officially marks the start of #DEAM! Join us all month long to celebrate the accomplishments of employees with disabilities, and highlight impactful programs and policies that foster a more #inclusive workplace culture. 🧵1/3 #IntroducingDEAM

⏰ It's time for #A11yTipTuesday! When creating digital content, don’t use emojis alone to convey meaning. Screen readers repeatedly dictate each emoji description so use them sparingly and don't use them to replace words. More: bit.ly/3ZHQSDv #A11YTips #A11YTipTuesday

Brief timeline of DEAM:🧵1/5 1945: WWII ended, raising the visibility of veterans with disabilities. Congress recognized the first week of October as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” 1962: The word “Physically” was removed for a broader definition of disability.

DEAM FAQs 🧵1/3 ❔What is DEAM? 💬 Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) celebrates the contributions those with disabilities have made to the workforce. ❔What's its goal? 💬 To provide an opportunity to learn about impactful policies and practices, and enhance inclusion.

💡Today’s #AllyTip: Cultivate inclusive interviewing and hiring processes. How? Do: ✅ Use equitable language in job postings ✅ Perform access checks ✅ Ask about accommodations Don’t: ❌ Use gender-coded language ❌Turn cameras off on Zoom ❌ Use corporate jargon

For more #AllyTipsAndBestPractices this #DEAM, check out these related blogs from InclusionHub: inclusionhub.com/articles/inclu… inclusionhub.com/articles/impro… inclusionhub.com/articles/inclu…

InclusionHub @Salesforce has also partnered with @Inclusively, a job platform dedicated to helping those with disabilities find gainful employment. Learn more about our partnership: inclusionhub.com/diversity-equi….

Join Catherine Nichols for a panel discussion on "Closing the Disability Wealth Gap: A Dialogue Between Start Ups in the Disability Tech Market and Their Customers" - this week at #SOCAP23. Use code s23_speaker to save $250 on your ticket. Register ⬇️ socapglobal.com/events/socap23…

We're thrilled to be partnering with @teachaccess this #DEAM to help equip the future workforce with crucial accessibility knowledge and skills. Learn more: salesforce.com/news/stories/b… #A11Y #DisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth

Today, Salesforce announced new markers in AppExchange that will highlight and elevate apps aligned with accessibility standards and best practices. Image Description: Person sitting in front of a computer, wearing headphones, and utilizing a braille keyboard. Salesforce Accessibility

We're thrilled to announce Salesforce has joined the UK Disability Confident Scheme. This initiative will help boost recruitment and retention efforts in the disability community. Check out our new UK Accessibility Career Site to learn more: careers.salesforce.com/en/our-locatio…

Curious about how you can make your sites and apps accessible? Start by asking, "Can I do it with a keyboard?" Learn more 🔗salesforce.com/blog/keyboard-…

We're thrilled to be able to support this goal. Thank you for including us in your journey. 💙 @teachaccess

We’re thrilled to be new members of the CMO & CCO Coalition alongside some incredible companies. As part of this initiative, we’re working to accelerate disability inclusion across our marketing and communications efforts at Salesforce. Learn more: disabilityin.org/what-we-do/com….

Developing #Accessible software provides equal opportunity for everyone, and our Product Accessibility team is working to do just that. 🎥 Learn their stories and the importance of this work: salesforce.vidyard.com/watch/iQ8y47g6…