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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

federal law supports braille instruction. Data from the American Printing House for the Blind’s annual registry of legally blind students shows that in 2012 only 8.8% We also continue to add books from volunteers, staff and outsourcers through scanning and proofing, including student requests. Accordingly, U.S.

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Building a Digitally Literate Community

Tech Soup

The good news is that digital literacy is becoming part of lesson plans for K-12 students in public schools. century skills have been adopted throughout the Common Core State Standards Initiative by 45 states as of November 2012. Additionally, some students don't have digital access at home. The Role of Schools.

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Senior Volunteering: Burden or Benefit?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Kelly Proulx , MNpS Student & Research Technician, Arizona State University. This may be as simple as providing written instructions to a volunteer who has difficulty hearing. She is currently a student in the Master of Nonprofit Studies program at ASU, planning to graduate in December 2012. Energize, Inc.,

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Lean Impact Series: 10 Changemakers Using Lean Startup Methods For Greater Social Impact

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

During the 2012 Obama Campaign, the online team continually tested and refined their communications efforts. Instead of spending months or years developing a program, SamaUSA launched with a Minimum Viable program (MVP): a 10-week training program and a first cohort of 20 students. Kyle Rush, Author and Technology Consultant.

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Women Who Tech Around the World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When Alyson Kapin asked me if I was interested in doing a session for WomenWhoTech, I very much wanted to do a session that could showcase and hear from women in places outside of North America. I am grateful to Alyson, NTEN and other Summit sponsors for the opportunity to experiment with having a Global virtual discussion.

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