Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

One of these sub-themes is “Accessibility: removing barriers and promoting disability-inclusive development.” Of course, accessibility is right up Benetech’s alley and the focus of our Literacy program. Our innovative approach has revolutionized the traditional library for people with print disabilities.

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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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Ease of organization, larger participant pools and technological advances have helped the virtual nonprofit focus group overtake its traditional format. Even better, the format is more accessible for people who may have issues with mobility or who deal with other realities that might prevent them from being able to meet in person.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 1, 2021

With the shift to digital events in the past year and the rise of digital technologies that enable hybrid meetings, event marketers and event planners should expect hybrid events to take precedence in the near future. For example, if you’re offering guest access, recognize that about 10% of users will access the internet at one time.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

My immediate reaction is access to money,” Allison replied. Women are underrepresented in banking, and access to the banking world. Examine the audio and digital imagery that you’re presenting to ensure that it is up-to-date. Make it easy for committees and leaders to access resources like PowerPoint templates.

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NTEN

JULY 11, 2011

These needs may relate to accessibility and the user-friendliness of your site for those with auditory, visual, cognitive or mobility impairments. So when building these forms, how can you capture the information you need while still maintaining accessibility? User Accounts & Profiles.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 1, 2021

With the shift to digital events in the past year and the rise of digital technologies that enable hybrid meetings, event marketers and event planners should expect hybrid events to take precedence in the near future. For example, if you’re offering guest access, recognize that about 10% of users will access the internet at one time.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2017

Each year, Knowbility hosts OpenAIR (Accessibility Internet Rally). OpenAIR is an online event that provides mission-based organizations both with a new, professionally designed, accessible website that accommodates all visitors, and with expanded awareness about accessibility issues. Web accessibility means.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

The Goal The goal is pretty clear: insuring that every person on the planet with a serious print disability has access to the books and other printed material that they need to get an education, make a living and be included in society. A definition of formats that includes Braille, audio and digital text, but excludes large print and video.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

I think it’s time to write a series of short essays on the struggle for accessible books, starting with this brouhaha. The essence of the Soundproof Book essay was the dueling moral high grounds: author’s rights vs. the right to access. This isn’t a new issue. George Kerscher and I wrote a major essay on the topic seven(!)

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

A passionate technology-for-good advocate, Gerardo has made major contributions to Benetech’s social mission since he joined us over four years ago. He oversaw the development of numerous products and services that allow us to drive social empowerment through technology across all our programs.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

At Benetech, we always ask ourselves how our existing successful programs can reach more people who need our services and how we can apply technology in new ways to enrich and improve more lives. a11y accessibility Bookshare Braille DAISY ebooks Global Literacy print disabilities Reading' The majority of our members are U.S.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 3, 2023

Listen to the full audio recording VolunteerHub has helped West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) reduce administrative time, grow active volunteers, increase donations, and better engage corporate partners. Our database was also not cloud-based so I could not access it unless I was at my computer.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Clubhouse—the invite-only, audio-based social application that’s been drawing in celebrities and expert thought leaders—facilitates widespread collaboration on global topics by allowing users to participate in different conversations on different topics in real-time. Provides free access to thought leadership and global collaboration.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Prioritize accessibility. Often, these visitors are in a rush or feeling stressed, so it’s your job to ensure that your website is easily accessible. Prioritize accessibility. An accessible website is usable by everyone, regardless of their age or ability. Tell your organization’s story.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

Twelve years ago, the Fund made its first grant to Benetech, in support of the then newly launched Bookshare , our accessible online library for people with disabilities that get in the way of reading print, including visual impairments and dyslexia. This pilot paved the way for our work in the education field.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Smart event planners know that event technology and event production values come into play. . These studios are fully equipped with all the video, audio, and tools needed to create a virtual presentation with extremely high production values. This takes all the guesswork and much of the human error out of the event experience. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Prioritize accessibility. Often, these visitors are in a rush or feeling stressed, so it’s your job to ensure that your website is easily accessible. Prioritize accessibility. An accessible website is usable by everyone, regardless of their age or ability. Make your donation and/or volunteer opportunities easy to find.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Make sure you’re clearly outlining how this technology will make their work and daily lives easier. Easier file access. Office 365 offers offline file access, making it possible for your employees’ files accessible anywhere. Incompatibilities can throw a wrench in any technology implementation. Upgrade office.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

“As organizations,” Osborne said, “we must liberate spending to focus on the promotion, learning and innovation around braille,” and recognize that we ought to embrace today’s changing economics and technology so that braille can be part of an equation which delivers access to information for all, not just to those who can afford it.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The Year That Was and the New Year Ahead Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, Benetech's VP and General Manager of the Literacy Program 2012 was a year of titanic shifts in the fields of consumer technology, education, and publishing, along with the requisite challenges brought about by such rapid change. We’ve added over 1800 books since then.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

Use these top tips to upgrade your visual design and create a beautiful website that will engage and inspire visitors: Incorporate your visual branding Follow accessibility best practices Prioritize simplicity To make revamping your website a breeze, leverage a content management system (CMS) designed with nonprofits in mind.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 10, 2011

Benetech got a call recently from an excited Bookshare member who had been waiting to download our new Read2Go accessible e-book application for Apple devices. Graduate student Maria Georgakarakou, who is blind, gave us a rave review for the Read2Go app which allows those with print disabilities to listen to books in the DAISY audio format.

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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. Ultimately, this community should have equal access to all of the books that are needed for education, employment and social inclusion. Article 2(c).

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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. Wouldn’t it make more sense to make it easier for people with disabilities to get access to the books they need for education and employment? exception model works well here.

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Bloomerang

JULY 13, 2021

Some facilities also charge for parking, WIFI, Audio Visual, Stages, etc. Accessibility to guests. Is the venue easily accessible or is it a long walk from the car? In terms of accessibility, also think about the experience your guests with mental or physical disabilities will have. Consider where your constituents live.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 13, 2017

And finally there’s the Audio Widget which (you guessed it) allows you to upload audio files such as MP3s and WAVs into the HTML5 audio player. What’s New and Notable in the Latest Release appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog. The post WordPress 4.8:

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2012

The recent upgrades in our Bookshare site and service such as the new audio formats, images, and image descriptions motivated several Members to share their thoughts, and we sought their permission to share those thoughts with you! Another Member, Diane Fazackarley also commented on our new downloadable audio formats. I love them.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2024

Meanwhile, advertisers (including many nonprofits) derive huge value from being able to serve ads on search and those web placements… and hopefully all of this benefits users with free or discounted access to a thriving open web. Sarah Coughlon is M+R’s Director of Advertising Technology.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Jane Vincent, Usability/Accessibility Manager for the Center for Accessible Technology in Berkeley, California presented on a TechSoup webinar that focused on Assistive Technologies for Public Computers. She gave a wonderful talk about how to make public computer labs more accessible for everyone!

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Non-tech Based Communication Tools Outside of technological tools, there are additional ways to set clear expectations and maintain effective project communication. Project plans can be efficiently set up in spreadsheets with deadlines and tasks that the whole team has access to.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Smart event planners know that event technology and event production values come into play. . These studios are fully equipped with all the video, audio, and tools needed to create a virtual presentation with extremely high production values. This takes all the guesswork and much of the human error out of the event experience. .

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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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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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Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2010

The presenters, Patty Quinonez and Shen Kuan were both power users of assistive technology themselves and experts at training others. Providing Technology Services to Low-Vision Populations Requires Flexibility and Listening Skills. Providing Technology Services to Low-Vision Populations Requires Flexibility and Listening Skills.

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Global Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In celebration of the occasion of getting to meet this huge hero of mine, I’ve outlined five ways that companies, institutions, and nonprofits can harness technological innovations to advance financial inclusion and empower the world’s most vulnerable people: 1. Crowdfunding to unlock empathy and investment capital.

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