A space of belonging.

pattrens

B3 is a nonprofit that provides social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities. Using the way coffee brings people together, we aim to facilitate community between people with and without disabilities and ultimately advance disability justice, allyship, and inclusion.

coffeehour
IMG_2897
pattrens-white
nuts

Being, Belonging, & Becoming (B3)

B3 represents our core values, enacted through coffee and community. We value what it means to be, to belong, and to become…
  • BEING: we appreciate diverse ways of being & embrace the natural variation of what it means to be human. We recognize the inherent dignity and worth in being, and we honor individual differences.
  • BELONGING: we strive to create spaces where everyone belongs. Belonging, to us, means people of all abilities are fully engaged in communities of choice, and moreover, recognized as valued members.
  • BECOMING: we believe in becoming better together, through inviting diversity to enrich our lives, workplaces, and communities. One cup at a time, we strive to influence change toward a more inclusive and equitable world.
nuts

COMMUNITY IN ACTION

We are on Instagram
B3’s Art Show has been installed at @artscenterlive 🫶✨ It will be up through December 13th and viewable to the public during The ArtCenter’s open hours (9-9 on weekdays, 10-9 on weekends). The artwork in this display was created by participants in B3’s new Arts EMPOWER program. This program introduced participants to the 10 principles of disability justice & through various art mediums, supported exploration/expression of disability identity and culture. Thank you to our funder @chapelhillarts !#accessibility ID: a video clip showing the multimedia art display & a sign about the B3 Arts Empower program.
Out & about today? Stop by @chapelhillpubliclibrary for a stack of cozy winter reads, & grab a delicious iced peppermint mocha while you’re at it! 📚❄️☕️#accessibility ID: an iced peppermint mocha with whipped cream, topped with crushed candy cane!
The future is accessible ☕️👏 Once again, @dukeengineering students have created an intuitive, universally designed device for B3 that will benefit all users. #accessibility ID: a B3 member trials adaptive device device, which assists with opening a sleeve through a “squeezing” mechanism. The device accommodates one-handed users, users with limited grasp, users who need assistance visually orienting the sleeve to fit the cup, or any user looking to increase efficiency!
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins
Error: Access Token is not valid or has expired. Feed will not update.
nuts

MEMBER'S FEATURED ARTWORK

All of the artwork throughout this site was created by members to visually express what B3 means to them.

Go to top