Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. Our members are now downloading accessible books at a rate of more than one million books per year! and James L. with the books they need for educational success.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

The event was hosted by Google on its campus in Mountain View, California, which is home to some of the most cutting edge technologists in the world. Betsy Beaumon, Benetech VP and General Manager of Bookshare During the event, our Bookshare staff offered demos of our Bookshare library and our Go Read accessible ebook reader for Android.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2014

Bringing mobile devices into adult library programs can be an excellent way to promote library e-media and teach digital literacy skills. Ann Awakuni will share her experience planning multiple e-reader fairs while working at the Mountain View Public Library (California). Join us next Wednesday, July 30 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

First Nations created its Stewarding Native Lands program to provide financial and technical assistance to support Native ecological stewardship and improve Native control of and access to ancestral lands and resources. They provide access and opportunities in education, housing, mentorship, health care, environment, and the arts.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

Earlier this month, the FCC explained why Lifeline expansion matters : "Internet access has become a pre-requisite for full participation in our economy and our society, but nearly one in five Americans is still not benefiting from the opportunities made possible by the most powerful and pervasive platform in history.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

Earlier this month, the FCC explained why Lifeline expansion matters : "Internet access has become a pre-requisite for full participation in our economy and our society, but nearly one in five Americans is still not benefiting from the opportunities made possible by the most powerful and pervasive platform in history.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

Microsoft is also dedicated to making technology accessible to all people through special settings in its software (like Windows 8) and hardware (like Windows Phone). project is focused on teaching digital literacy to young people so they can be prepared for 21 st. Digital Divide libraries digital inclusion digital literacy'

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and changemakers around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement technology solutions for a more equitable planet. However, access to the tools isn't enough. San Francisco, California.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Our winners represent a little glamour from the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, plus some creativity from Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and Literacy Services of Wisconsin. Our Silver Prize — a free one-year membership to Adobe Creative Cloud — goes to Yerba Buena Gardens Festival in San Francisco, California.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

She also stated that while San Francisco is a highly educated region overall, two thirds of the city's highly educated residents are from outside of California. Public libraries are also working diligently to close both the digital and the opportunity gap: from giving free classes on resume-building to providing free access to technology.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 23, 2005

It's been a sunny warm day in California, and it takes a bit of thought to get ready for the snow. My goals are to talk to people about the causes I am passionate about: literacy, access and human rights. I've inserted it below: Just packing my bags and getting ready to head Davos-ward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2006

Second Life: NMC Campus Amphitheater (number 5 on the map) (see picture of me above) (NOTE: Please join "NMC Guests" group for access to Amphitheater). Nichole Pinkard , Director of Technology and Research Associate, Center for School Improvement, University of Chicago, working to expand after-school media literacy programs.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For easy access you can download all these incredible conferences to your Gmail, ICal or outlook click. Northern California Grantmakers and Silicon Valley Community Foundation / Redwood City, CA / $350. The Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference. The Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference. It doesn't just stop here!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The LIM reaches TechSoup’s global network of resources that spans over 80 countries. Interesting proposition. But, besides the tablet, what’s in it for me? The winning story will be promoted through all of TechSoup’s channels.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. We are offering a Dell Latitude 10 tablet refurbished by our friends at CDI to the best “ Digital Connector ” story lead. The winning story will be promoted through all of TechSoup’s channels.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

We're not talking about the race to expand Internet access in space here. government initiative that aims to bring accessible broadband access to residents of low-income housing throughout the U.S. However, addressing affordable access is only one part of the three core barriers that we need to address.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2022

She cites an example from her work helping communities adopt deep energy retrofits in San Diego, California. If you’re hosting community meetings online, do potential participants have internet access? If meeting in person, do they have access to transportation? It will sit on a shelf and nothing will happen.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

The California Wellness Foundation. The California Wellness Foundation. The vision of this foundation is for every resident of California to enjoy good health and experience wellness. Areas served: California. Foundation for Women. Kellogg Foundation. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. New Venture Fund.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The California Wellness Foundation. The California Wellness Foundation. The vision of this foundation is for every resident of California to enjoy good health and experience wellness. Areas served: California. Foundation for Women. Kellogg Foundation. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. New Venture Fund.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 21, 2008

In essence, we're being paid to deliver – free – accessible books to all students with print disabilities in the United States for the next five years. I'm especially excited about our efforts to reach students who haven't traditionally had access to assistive technology. I bet you're wondering what we must accomplish.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 13, 2006

We have a highly efficient system for creating technology that solves problems and delivers value far beyond the confines of Northern California. Increasing literacy for women? I'm putting the text of the op-ed below: Silicon Valley has become rich by selling our products around the world. What's your issue? Stopping domestic violence?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We’ll be in California in January, we just left. So, if I provide 10 English as a second language or 10 computer literacy programs a year for 10 people, let’s just say that’s 100 pieces of content, that’s service. Access to clean water and basic sanitation can save around 16,000 lives every week.”

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2007

We have reality tours where we take people out to other parts of the world, kind of reverse Club Med, "get your butt off the beach and meet real people," see the development projects, the literacy campaigns, the women's groups, the political opposition parties, the trade unions, but focused on positive, build the next system kind of things.

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