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Technology for All: From Gandhi to TED - Part 2

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

At this point, I couldn’t help but think about my conversation with Sen. Both my conversation with Sen. Wofford and the conversation I witnessed between these two economists at TED reminded me of how this is such an exciting time for social enterprises—and especially for us at Benetech. Wofford—I could hear Gandhi’s voice!

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Today, January 17, the 30th anniversary of the Betamax decision, we’re proud to mark Benetech’s participation in Copyright Week —a week of action that aims to engage communities in the ongoing conversation about changes to copyright law and celebrate six principles for a balanced copyright system.

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Doing the Right Stuff Right for Human Rights

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

A free, open source software application that allows users anywhere in the world to securely gather and organize information about human rights violations, Martus enables human rights defenders on the front lines of fighting abuse to stay safe and protects the identities of those who would face violence and repression for telling their stories.

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

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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The Davos Blur

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Every table conversation brings a new perspective and a new idea: whether it’s new knowledge, a great contact or a new extension to the idea under discussion. Today was an example of this. And, everybody is working on something and usually is interested in several issues. Each hour there’s something memorable.

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Why I’m Scared of the SOPA bill

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Benetech, is a leading nonprofit organization based in Silicon Valley. We’re getting very worried that our organization and the people we serve: people with print disabilities (i.e., And, if we’re worried, a lot of other good organizations should start getting worried! Endangering Human Rights Activists.

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When Flexibility Becomes an Operating Principle: Lessons from a Nonprofit

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

But for an organization like Benetech, naming them as part of our values and putting them into action has led to better ideas and stronger products. For many in the nonprofit space, being “flexible” and “getting stuff done” don’t always go hand in hand.