Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Libraries for people who are blind or dyslexic are the primary source of accessible books in audio, large print or braille. But, some companies want to empty the library shelves and insist that only books that can’t be purchased are allowed to be stocked in such libraries. exception model works well here.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

Collaborate on conference calls using your existing phone system with BetterWorld's audio conferencing service. Just added to TechSoup, this service lets participants connect to an audio conference call from anywhere through a toll-free 800 number - no special software or hardware needed. BetterWorld Audio Conferencing.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

highlights how apps can help libraries connect with patrons and provide services in new ways. Many libraries accomplish this by. creating standalone apps or a mobile-friendly website and library. But these aren’t the only ways apps can help organizations. inspire libraries (and nonprofits!) collection?

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AccelEvents

JUNE 29, 2020

With AVS Video Editor, you can add audio tracks, backgrounds, overlays, visual effects, audio effects, and text. Audio tools. Audio tools. Easily trim and edit videos and access additional royalty-free video and audio components to take your creation to the next level. Media library. Audio tools.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

have been asking about the Treaty of Marrakesh (formal name: The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works by Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities. However, as the founder of the Bookshare online library, we have a great deal at stake in how the Treaty gets implemented. Works Covered.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

It funds primarily organizations that serve the New York City metropolitan area or New York State. This revised project included the conversion of books into accessible formats and working with multiple schools. This pilot paved the way for our work in the education field. government and states like Texas.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

Another one I like is the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator , which translates CO2 usage (in tons) to equivalencies like barrels of oil used or percentage of a home's electricity use for one year to give you an idea of just how much those cross-country flights cost your organization and the Earth. Find my overview of Lync here.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Access to information and knowledge is a basic human right and a necessary first step towards personal, economic, and social development. The good news is that there are now unprecedented opportunities to transform the lives of these millions by removing barriers of access to information  —   and this is where you can help.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 29, 2020

With AVS Video Editor, you can add audio tracks, backgrounds, overlays, visual effects, audio effects, and text. Audio tools. Audio tools. Easily trim and edit videos and access additional royalty-free video and audio components to take your creation to the next level. Media library. Audio tools.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The goal of the Treaty is to make a copyright exception for the blind and other people with disabilities that stop them from reading print, and to make import and export of accessible content legal. My core point: Don’t put up bureaucratic barriers to access. The biggest challenge for access is that it’s expensive.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice. The application allows any user to send information—including photos, videos, audio, or text—simply and securely to a Martus account. Our Bookshare online library is continuing to multiply its impact.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

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. The road toward full access for braille readers has a number of other hurdles that must be overcome.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 5, 2018

This implies that you need to have access to the best LMS, in order to train or prepare your employees for the upcoming compliance, challenges and fulfill your business goals. Easy options to upload organization data and course materials. An online library where all the e-content (such as reference materials) can be stored.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If your organization falls in this range, you may be interested in free, discounted, or affordable software solutions to help carry out your strategies while staying within budget. Carefully consider fee structures to find the right balance between access to features and a high net donation amount. for ACH transactions.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now access discounted rates for Citrix Online's web conferencing and remote desktop services. Or you can access your organization's computers from home, while traveling, or after normal business hours. Web and Audio Conferencing. Remote Access.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. Someday we want to collect audio and video, too, but we’d need a pretty serious operating budget to do that and at least one full-time employee. Nell will be responding to comments on this blog and can also be reached here.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

With an exponential increase in people accessing the Internet on mobile devices, the nonprofits, charities, and libraries that don't have a website optimized for mobile devices or that haven't created a separate mobile website risk irritating — or losing — their supporters. What can you do with your mobile site?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

In the old days, we used to talk about accessibility as something we added to our websites. Today, the conversation has shifted towards making our websites accessible as a key requirement of the development process - for complex reasons and with complex benefits. Topic: How can we build a culture of accessibility?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Kevin Leong was in kindergarten when he experienced an organic brain injury that forced him to relearn everything from walking to using the bathroom. One of their main challenges is that they do not have adequate access to educational materials that are necessary to learn and succeed in school.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2013

The webinar provided case studies of how one nonprofit and one library created storytelling cultures within their organizations. The case studies were presented by Zoe Blumenfeld, communications manager for Global Fund for Women , and Viktor Sjöberg, digital services librarian at Escondido Public Library.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Whether your organization is training its own staff in nonprofit management, or teaching others technical skills, TechSoup can help you get started. Organize software trainings for your library computer lab.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

As a nonprofit ourselves, we at TechSoup know what it feels like when your organization starts to grow. Does your organization have a website? While some organizations may be at the point of hiring, others are managing their growth through the smart use of volunteers. Don’t let this happen to you! Start Fundraising.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2011

BetterWorld Telecom - a provider of audio conferencing, VoIP services, and donated phones for. nonprofits and public libraries through TechSoup - is a company founded with a vision of. accessible for nonprofits. With BetterWorld audio conferencing and VoIP. With BetterWorld audio conferencing and VoIP.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Week three of TechSoup's Social Media Mondays in May focused on use of video for nonprofits and libraries. organizations. engage audiences can be overwhelming to nonprofit and library. The hour-long chat answered many commonly held questions organizations have, as well as offering follow up resources. professionals.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 7, 2019

But for those with permanent or temporary disabilities, these companies are accused of violating Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by lacking the proper digital accommodations to enable access to their coveted online offerings. Everybody deserves to have that full and equal access to the world around them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

That said, there are wonderful organizations working with State Governments to improve literacy and reading levels across the country such as Pratham and the Akshara Foundation and much progress has been made. Once the books arrived, they were sent to the community libraries run by Akshara Foundation.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

While some software isn’t built to accommodate larger organizations, many can with the right setup and optimization. . Effective grant management software comes with a few key features: document library, calendar tools, and reporting capabilities. Run accessibility tests on your event webpages. Best Practices.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 18, 2013

Feel confident being able to effect change in your organization with video. For example, don't assume everyone knows the acronym for your library or organization. Video production tools have a lot to offer in terms of animations, transitions, audio settings and much more. Start with drawing up a simple storyboard.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

Technology has made it easier than ever to access a wide range of information, but what’s the best way to sort through it all? The best advice is to take a tip from libraries and museums and curate all that information. Susan Chavez is a blogger for TechSoup's Online Community team. The Human Element.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2014

fast; contents of a library (accounting) Answer. QuickBooks 2015 for All — Including Religious Organizations. Libraries can collect fees on them or lend them out. And program changes this year let you get it at a reduced admin fee and access a new offer for an unlimited quantity! “Home, home on the __.”

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Want mobile access to the software your organization relies on to get its work done? Many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the products your organization already uses. Microsoft OneNote Mobile for creating notes and to-do lists using text, checklists, pictures, and audio clips. Not using a Windows phone?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

He offers courses, consulting, and coaching to transform your organization and your leadership. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. Don’t forget the legitimizing effect of being a part of a nonprofit organization.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

So it's a good thing many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the technology you already rely on for your nonprofit, charity, or library. This free photo app for Mac computers and iOS devices allows you to organize and sync your photos across devices. Then check out Adobe Revel. or GoToWebinar. GoToAssist. and tablets.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 6, 2006

Narrators were recording digital audio books in both English and Hindi while I was there. Trusted partners in India (like NAB or affiliated organizations) provide the main support interface to people with print disabilities in India, including subscription payments (likely to be much lower in India), proof of disability and customer service.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

ReadyTalk's web and audio conferencing service is available for donation to eligible nonprofits and libraries through TechSoup. So far, we’ve had great feedback on the application from our early access testers. This post was authored by Anita Wehnert and originally appeared on the ReadyTalk blog. Ready to get started?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

Internet Archive Wayback Machine :: archive.org/web The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996. Accessible Social :: accessible-social.com Accessible Social is a free resource hub for digital marketers to discover how to make social media content accessible.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Yet, even after four years of general public awareness, there are still many misunderstandings about how podcasting can be used by individuals and organizations. Like most things in the social web, though, there are tools and resources that can make creating a podcast accessible to almost any organization. The What and Why?

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