Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JULY 9, 2018
However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Those that are published don’t actually reach many of the people who might want to read them because of affordability. It made me who I am. I’m a big fan of the printed book and always have been.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 10, 2015
Rights-focused: Advancing the human rights of disadvantaged people is central to our work. We help the people who most need it, not those who can most afford it. Consider what makes Benetech unique: Women Majority: The majority of Benetech’s executives, managers, professional staff and overall team are women.
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 16, 2011
As a result, we are increasingly working with other disability organizations in other countries to extend Bookshare’s ability to serve people with disabilities. extended to help all people with print disabilities in the world who need it. extended to help all people with print disabilities in the world who need it.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
FEBRUARY 20, 2011
Rare’s Pride campaigns are two-year marketing initiatives that shift the attitudes and behaviors of people living near endangered areas to engage them in conservation efforts. Miradi helped Elaina determine that sedimentation due to wildfires is the main threat to reefs in Guam’s Sella Bay and Cetti Bay.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 29, 2006
One of the key ways we can help reward volunteers is to help acknowledge their efforts. Thanks to efforts by our Bookshare.org team and our communications director, Ann Harrison, we were delighted to see Matthew's efforts highlighted in an article in his hometown paper, entitled Helping everyone read.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
While the Guatemalan National Police were disbanded after the country's 1996 Peace Accords, very few people have ever been held accountable for crimes that took place during the 36 years of violence. But in order to prosecute perpetrators of human rights violations, the courts rightly demand evidence.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Under Betsy’s guidance, Benetech is developing new software for social good enterprises to connect communities with inclusive technology: Service Net: Reshaping the social safety net in human services to better connect people to the services they need. Empowered over 600,000 people who are blind or dyslexic to read with Bookshare.
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