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Bookshare without Borders: #1/3

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We’re grateful to our socially responsible publishing partners who give us world rights to their titles, even though they are not required to do so under international copyright law. For example, in developing countries, we aim to help our members pursue educational and employment opportunities.

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Why I’m Scared of the SOPA bill

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We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. We serve over 150,000 students with disabilities alone with free online services funded by the Department of Education (however, nothing contained in this post has anything to do with our funders).

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Why do people give charity?

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We all have different strategies and takes on how to reach out to potential donors,” said Nicole Eley of Africare, which sends development and relief aid to Africa. Hollywood celebrities have become central players on deeply political issues like development aid, refugees and government-sponsored violence in Darfur.

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Why I’m Scared of the SOPA Bill by Jim Fruchterman

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. We serve over 150,000 students with disabilities alone with free online services funded by the Department of Education (however, nothing contained in this post has anything to do with our funders).

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Benetech: the Equilibrium Change Machine

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Third, we pioneered a novel interpretation of the copyright exception for serving people with disabilities that is built into the basic law of the United States. Right now we are successfully convincing major educational publishers to build accessibility features into their standard ebooks. It makes a copyright exception like the U.S.

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The Frogloop Interview: Sheeraz Haji - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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I have learned that there is an enormous diversity within the sector – higher education institutions, advocacy groups, public broadcasting stations, health organizations, unions, associations and relief organizations are distinct from each other. November 5, 2008 | pavlo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Hope youre doing well!

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The Frogloop Interview: Sheeraz Haji - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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I have learned that there is an enormous diversity within the sector – higher education institutions, advocacy groups, public broadcasting stations, health organizations, unions, associations and relief organizations are distinct from each other. November 5, 2008 | pavlo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Hope youre doing well!