Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. To bring the power of books to everybody on this planet, we must make books truly accessible. Love of the print book. It made me who I am.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Her more than 30 years in the nonprofit sector have made her passionate about educating nonprofits on the role of compliance as both a best practice and an industry differentiator. The other option is to outsource registration to a compliance solutions provider such as Harbor Compliance , or a law firm. By Sharon Cody, J.D.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2020

Sharon’s 30+ years in the nonprofit sector have made her passionate about educating nonprofits on the role of compliance as both a best practice and an industry differentiator. The other option is to outsource registration to a compliance solutions provider such as Harbor Compliance , or a law firm. Make it a priority for 2020.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2021

Web accessibility, in particular, became an intriguing topic for me as it is so integral to my field of interest (which is website development, by the way), yet before my internship, I had never given it much thought. I got the chance to talk to a lot of amazing people here at Forum One about web accessibility, and they taught me a lot!

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Twenty Hats

APRIL 6, 2021

Fast forward to 2020 and I’m working with an incredible education non-profit in New York City which provides programming to and through college for underrepresented students. The post Guest Post: Murphy’s Law — sometimes simpler is better in technology for volunteer management appeared first on Twenty Hats.

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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. law (this is a wildcard issue right now). . • law (this is a wildcard issue right now).

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Reproductive Health Access Project works at the crossroads of the medical community and the reproductive rights space to mobilize and train clinicians to ensure access to abortion, contraception, and miscarriage care. How did the Reproductive Health Access Project start? We love a good origin story.

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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.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. It’s also important to ensure your trainings are accessible and inclusive!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 24, 2021

Stevenson spoke at Salesforce.org’s Education Summit where he shared jarring statistics, including that one in three black male babies in this country is expected to go to jail in his lifetime. I’m still burdened with this presumption of dangerousness and guilt, despite my education, and what I’ve achieved. They were assaults.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

One of the biggest reasons is that among people who are blind, braille literacy has been linked with higher education levels, higher likelihood of employment and higher income. federal law supports braille instruction. The road toward full access for braille readers has a number of other hurdles that must be overcome.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

While we’re extremely proud of our achievements in the field of accessibility and disability rights, we know that we’ve just scratched the surface of what we could possibly do to bolster parity of access to information by people with disabilities. We’re making securing new funding for Bookshare’s international expansion a top priority!

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fusionSpan

APRIL 13, 2022

It’s all about the policies and procedures businesses put in place to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, data breaches, cyberattacks, and unintentional or deliberate data loss. Data security guarantees that data is accurate and trustworthy and that only authorized people can access it.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 22, 2013

Why Circumvention for the Purposes of Access is Crucial A Bookshare Briefing Paper Prepared for the Diplomatic Conference for Visually Impaired Persons The distributors of digital content often use technological protection measures (TPMs) to discourage the making of unauthorized copies.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Technology has greatly increased the ease with which we can access news and services and serve others. However, if we are truly intent on using technology to serve and help others we cannot forget to make sure tools we use, whether they are websites or apps, are accessible to all. Pacific time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???. Access one set of data in the format you need as often as you need.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The cost of prototyping and deploying new technology tools is now extremely low and data has the potential to accelerate social progress in areas ranging from poverty to human rights, education, health, and the environment. Case in point: our accessible online library, Bookshare.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I recently was sworn in by Undersecretary of Education Martha Kanter as one of nineteen people serving on the Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. It’s important to engage with others and continue the conversation about how we can continue to make the world more accessible for people with disabilities. During the protest, 104 activists were arrested for unlawful demonstration, many in their wheelchairs.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

And, like for-profit companies, you can’t afford to ignore data privacy and protection laws – such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Salesforce also offers educational content and security advisories to help keep you up to date on the latest in security best practices. . With a long-term track record of 99.9+

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

copyright law. The publishing industry and disability organizations both agreed on this provision of copyright law. The deal was: help people with disabilities that can't access books and don't hurt the economic interests of the publishers (and authors). Department of Education). How do we uphold the social bargain?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

You see, several months later, the federal Department of Education challenged us to compete against a well-respected national nonprofit 60 times our size in a bid to provide accessible educational materials for US students who are blind, dyslexic, or otherwise print disabled. I was wrong. million contract to do just that.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 3, 2016

The creation of Bookshare was made possible because of an enlightened copyright law exception. law with the Treaty language. Including illustrations as part of books to be made accessible. We include illustrations in our accessible books because many of our users can see them. Serving U.S.

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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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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

GLSEN (pronounced "glisten") is a the leading national education organization that works to transform K-12 schools into safe and affirming environments and ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Transgender Law Center. LGBTQ Victory Fund.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 30, 2021

Gives Employees Access to Cost-Effective Comprehensive Benefits. Nonprofits that entirely staff employees will need a PEO to provide them access to a benefits plan. Provides Access to Retirement Savings Plans. Even if you’re positive your business is up-to-date, you’ll still need to consider other laws.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. Another factor to consider is the limited access and high expense of processing credit cards and PayPal in Kenya compared to the United States. 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer. 83% regularly vote.

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Greater Giving

JULY 10, 2023

If you’re a parent volunteer or a teacher involved in fundraising committees for schools , you understand the crucial role that financial support plays in enhancing educational opportunities for students. Corporate Partners : Seek out companies that have an existing commitment to education or community involvement.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

They believe everyone deserves access to safe and welcoming public spaces, regardless of where they live. Because We Love Where We Live allows donors to play a vital role in the fundraising efforts that provide environmental education to thousands of students. Southern Environmental Law Center. Youtube: @natlforests.

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Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2016

Johnson signed into law the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a sweeping measure that suddenly allowed all American citizens access to public records that where previously out of reach to anyone but government employees. It may seem hard to imagine but it’s been 50 years since President Lyndon B.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

Clooney is a globally recognized, high-powered barrister in the field of international human rights and criminal law. You’ll have first-hand access to speakers for questions. Teach for America’s mission of strengthening the movement for educational equality and excellence is so important. The best part?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 health crisis in health access, education equity, underinvested neighborhoods, and lack of or underemployment, all play a role in the disproportionate impact the crisis will continue to have on Latino and underserved communities nationwide. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

This landmark federal law, known as the “Emancipation Proclamation for people with disabilities,” has been remarkably successful in protecting the rights of people with disabilities. The ADA prohibits discrimination and mandates that Americans be accorded equality in access to employment, goods, services, and other opportunities.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2012

I’m excited to contribute to this topic in honor of the multitudes who work together to make a difference in the world through Bookshare, a global asset we have built with joint efforts of education, technology, publishing, student, parent, and volunteer communities. copyright law. copyright law.

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