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B3 is a nonprofit that brings people with and without disabilities together through social, educational, and vocational programs. We create spaces of belonging that advance disability justice, allyship, and inclusion.
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CommUNITY in Action
✨ Navigating Our CommUNITY Programmimg— Week 1 - Spring Semester 2026✨
What a powerful first day.
Today, our group named their fears about being out in the community; and then we didn’t stop there. We acted them out, practiced real-life scenarios, and identified solutions using our safety powers 💪🛡️
From role plays to thoughtful worksheet time, everyone showed up with honesty, courage, and care for one another. This is what learning looks like when it’s grounded in trust, creativity, and real life.
About our program:
Navigating Our CommUNITY helps participants build confidence and skills to safely access their world—transportation, social outings, recreation, and work opportunities.
Participants explore:
🚦 Street safety
🚌 Using transportation systems
🗓️ Planning social outings
🏙️ Participating in community outings
📍 Sessions take place our clubhouse location and blend instruction, hands-on activities, discussion, and reflection.
Week 1 focus:
🌟 Welcome
🌟 Community standards
🌟 Identifying fears
🌟 Setting personal goals
So proud of this group and excited for where we’re headed—together.
Community is something you practice, and today we practiced beautifully. ✨
#NavigatingOurCommUNITY #B3Programming #InclusiveCommunity #CommunityAccess #SafetyAndBelonging
This is what commUNITY looks like.❤️ #B3Clubhouse #EveryoneBelongs
#accessibility ID: several images of B3 members chatting during a Clubhouse meeting and baking
New shirt alert! 🔥 Modeled by B3 member, Miriam, and now available for purchase at our @chapelhillpubliclibrary kiosk.☕️
Printed by inclusive employer, @teamgday 💪
#accessibility ID: Miriam shows off the shirt’s front and back, featuring the new B3 Coffee logo on the front and “coffee people” of all abilities on the back along with “being belonging becoming” text.
Our hearts are always full on clubhouse days ❤️
#accessibility ID: B3 members engaged in a variety of activities, including making decorations for the Valentine’s Day party, laminating materials for the B3 kiosk, doing a puzzle, and strolling down Franklin St
We’re still feeling the energy, joy, and collective purpose from an unforgettable night—B3’s inaugural Gala.
The evening fueled the continued growth of our Clubhouse model, a first-of-its-kind “third space” where people with disabilities and their allies come together to contribute, connect, and belong. Nearly $40,000 was raised to strengthen our commUNITY rooted in disability justice, allyship, and inclusion.
Thank you to everyone who showed up and to our sponsors who made it possible.💛
📸 @palomafilmco
#accessibility ID: a slideshow of images from B3’s Gala, showcasing our “kaleidoscope” theme, festive dinner, speakers, a “member mingle”, dancing, live music, and lots of moments of connection ✨
B3 Clubhouse members had a fabulous day volunteering at @porchchc! Members helped sort and organize inventory by expiration date. We took @chtransit to and from Carrboro—complete with some “party lights” on the ride home 🤪 We love giving back to our CommUNITY!
#accessibility ID: a collection of photos of B3 members sorting and labeling items at Porch, as well as riding the bus home
Another brilliant invention by @dukeengineering ✨
In collaboration with B3 staff and members, students designed custom “clips” that make measuring milk more accessible and accurate.
How it works:
Previously, B3 interns had difficulty seeing the engraved measurement lines inside the pitcher due to low contrast and visibility. Now, users simply pour until the milk appears through the hex-pattern window—clear, intuitive, and reliable.
Design requirements:
• Food-safe, heat-resistant material
• Easy to remove for cleaning
• Rinses with the pitcher
• Time-efficient (no added steps to drink prep)
•Different measurement lines for hot drinks (the red clips) and iced drinks (the blue clips)
The result?
A thoughtfully 3D-printed solution that reflects B3’s commitment to #UniversalDesign and #AccessibilityForAll ♿️
B3 Coffee’s catering service is NOW BOOKING for Spring ’26! ☕✨
Bring an inclusive coffee experience to your space—indoors or out.
Choose your vibe…
• Pop-Up Style: B3 members serve drinks + connect with guests, creating real belonging
• Self-Serve Bar: We set it up, you sip & mingle
🥐 Pastries optional. Baked by inclusive employer Seawind Farm
📍 We come to you: conferences, special events, parties, schools (PTA sponsorships welcome!) in the Triangle area, NC
The best part? Every cup supports B3’s mission to advance disability justice, allyship, and inclusion.
📩 Book now for Spring ’26: B3nc.org/coffee
#DisabilityJustice #BelongingInAction #InclusiveEmployment #CoffeeCatering
accessibility ID: a slideshow of B3 branded infographics providing the above information and showing pictures of the various catering formats available
2025 was just the start! B3’s Clubhouse pilot is leading the way to a brighter future, built on belonging, inter-dependence, and opportunities for all. We’re excited to expand and increase our impact in 2026. Thanks to the B3 CommUNITY and supporters for a transformative year of advancing disability justice, allyship, and inclusion 🫶
Happy holidays from the B3 CommUNITY! ✨
This year brought so much growth—from our rebrand and new website to expanded Life Skills programs, the launch of phase one of our Clubhouse model, and expanded disability allyship training with local partners. None of this would be possible without the people who make up and support the B3 CommUNITY. Comment your favorite B3 memory from 2025! ⬇️
Through it all, our core values remain the same: being, belonging, and becoming better together. We are deeply grateful to our B3 members, whose voices, ideas, and leadership continue to shape every new chapter of B3. 💛
#accessibility ID: a collection of images from B3 in 2026, including members hanging out at the Clubhouse, engaging in hands on life skills activities and community outings (such as volunteering for PORCH), participating in our transitional employment model the the B3 Coffee kiosk, serving coffee at “pop ups” around the community, and participating in social events such as our annual Turkey Trot.
Bright futures, built together. 🧭 ✨
On Friday, 12/19, we wrapped up the Fall session of B3’s Navigating Our CommUNITY — and what a powerful way to end.
Each participant created a slide showcasing the tools, skills, and confidence they’ve gained. They chose a real “want to go” or “need to go” destination and successfully planned and completed the trip using free, accessible public transit — navigating to and from independently, with intention and support.
Family and friends joined us as participants shared their journeys, their planning, and their wins. The growth in this room — confidence, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and interdependence — was unmistakable.
Special shout-outs:
Spencer, who drives himself to and from class and is an excellent navigator
Richard, who takes the bus from Durham each week
Ben & Jared, born navigators and natural leaders who helped guide the group
And everyone who tried new places, new routes, and new challenges — together
This is what happens when people are trusted, supported, and given real tools for real life.
We are so proud of this crew. 💫
Onward.
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Participants stand and sit in a classroom presenting slides on a large screen, sharing transportation routes and destination plans. One participant presents while pointing to a slide; another presents from a wheelchair. Family members sit nearby watching. The atmosphere is focused, proud, and celebratory.
The last two clips are Richard — presenting his slide with confidence, and the photo he took himself of the bus he rides from Durham to B3.
That’s not just a bus.
That’s planning.
That’s follow-through.
That’s independence and interdependence in motion.
We don’t teach routes for theory.
We build confidence and skills that move.
So proud of you, Richard. 🥹💫
Community care looks like this. ✨
On Wednesday, 12/17, B3 gathered at the Chapel Hill Public Library for an evening of community gift wrapping, creativity, and connection — complete with our B3 hot beverage bar serving up cocoa, cider, and tea.
Neighbors wrapped gifts side-by-side, reused and recycled materials found new life, and warm drinks made space for conversation, joy, and belonging. This is what happens when accessibility, sustainability, and community meet.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared time, and made the space feel welcoming. 💫
This is B3. This is community.
☕🎁✨
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Community members gather around tables at the Chapel Hill Public Library, wrapping gifts with recycled paper and handmade bows. A B3 Coffee hot beverage station offers cocoa, cider, and tea. One participant smiles while holding a wrapped gift with a handmade tag. Tables are decorated with warm lights and natural materials like pinecones and greenery.
Today at the B3 Clubhouse, members navigated to Target, practiced shopping skills to get some hot cocoa, and then enjoyed the movie Elf!🍿☕️
#accessibility ID: a photo of MK checking out at target, followed by a video clip of members using a crosswalk on the way to target, and a video of members laughing at the movie Elf
There will be a time when you learn
what it feels like to go where you want to go,
and where you need to go,
together.
This video shows B3’s Navigating Our CommUNITY participants leading the way, using tools and skills we build side by side to move through our town with confidence and purpose.
On Friday, our group chose the route.
Sutton’s “old-school pharmacy”.
Rally House for holiday gifts and cheer.
Epilogue to read and explore books together.
Sup Dogs for lunch and connection.
Disability-led. Community-run. Real life.
And to top it off, the snow was glimmering. ❄️✨
Welcome to Navigating Our CommUNITY at B3.
@suttonsdrugstore @epiloguebooksch @supdogs @rally_house @downtownchapelhill
Magical day at the B3 Clubhouse 💛
#accessibility ID: B3 members enjoying Dr Seuss story time with Adele, followed by assembling appreciation gifts for volunteers, knitting group with Diane, and games
For the last session of B3’s Fall “Chill Time” Life Skills program, members were given several objects and tasked with coming up with a fun activity or game, which then turned into a relay. We were so impressed with everyone’s creativity— sometimes finding new hobbies just takes a little thinking outside the box!
#accessibility ID: video clips of members playing bowling and hockey inspired games using objects such as cones, balls, and brooms
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