Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 27, 2015
In North America, Canada was rated as “probable” and the USA as a “possible.” Of course, Mexico might well beat both the USA and Canada, but Mexico is in the Latin America group at WBU. Moreover, the UK, which is generally pro-Treaty, has political reasons to not bow to EU authority at this time.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JULY 3, 2013
My biggest takeaway from the summit: the time could not be more urgent, and more hopeful, for the future of braille and the prospects of those who need it. 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.
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
We expect to significantly improve access to books that blind people in India need for their education, employment and inclusion in society. Just have to find some time and money to tackle them!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
which get Bookshare at no cost when serving students with qualifying disabilities (thanks to funding from the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education). About half of the time, the school comes back with a revised roster with a smaller number of students, based on their better understanding.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 11, 2006
I had just read a paper about the LINCOS project in Central America, so this was fresh in my mind. This school is run by an NGO (a nonprofit) and provides free education to children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. First of all, they provide training for school staff and teachers on using the computers in education.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JANUARY 17, 2014
The next time you set your digital device of choice to record your favorite show so you can watch it whenever you want, take a moment to be thankful that you’re protected from lawsuits from the entertainment industry. of America v. This ruling by the Supreme Court in Sony Corp. Universal City Studios, Inc.,
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
We frequently have more volunteers than we have projects; while at other times, we have a list of tasks we could get done -- if only we had the people. Often there's a mismatch between the skills of a volunteer and the skills required by our projects.
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