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Receiving the 2013 Migel Medal

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Earlier today, I attended the American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) National Leadership Conference in Chicago where I received the 2013 Migel Medal. The Migel Medal, often called the highest honor in the blindness field, is awarded annually to one or two individuals whose careers exemplify exceptional accomplishments in the field.

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The Hour Of Code

TechImpact

December 9-15, 2013. The Hour of Code , organized by Code.org , is an initiative to promote the basics of computer science for children and adults (age 6-80). Only 10% of students (starting in elementary school) learn the basics of code. Video courtesy of Code.org on YouTube. Hour of Code. ” Did you know…?

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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

Saleforce Nonprofit

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Boys & Girls Clubs across the country adapted services to meet the evolving needs of the children, families, and communities they serve. It’s more important than ever that we deliver our much-needed services to the children and families who’ve been hardest hit by this pandemic.

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind. And today, braille is not being taught to most blind children. We’d love to meet you there!

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Feeding a Need: New App Helps Youth Find Free Summer Meals

Tech Soup

Millions of low-income students rely on free or low-cost school meals. households with children under 18 experienced food insecurity that year. households with hungry children. Note: Right now Range only includes 2013 data for California because the full list of 2014 summer meal sites is not yet available. That's 3.9

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4 Ways Museums Can Engage Millennials

Achieve

Although there is very limited data on Millennial attendance each year, AAM’s Trendswatch 2013 report highlights that Millennials have a tendency to give to and connect with other causes first. Think of ways to create an interactive and engaging atmosphere for their young children while not breaking the bank.

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Lives are Changed when #bigkidsgive and how you can rock #GivingTuesday Next Year

Connection Cafe

Camp Kesem empowers college students across the United States to create a free, life-changing one-week summer camp experience for children affected by a parent’s cancer. Mai-Lan provided their volunteer student leaders a toolkit with everything they needed for a success. in 2012 to $142.05 Pretty cool, right?

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