Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

I think it’s time to write a series of short essays on the struggle for accessible books, starting with this brouhaha. The essence of the Soundproof Book essay was the dueling moral high grounds: author’s rights vs. the right to access. Tags: Kindle Kindle2 Authors Guild copyfight copyright blind amazon.com NFB.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 20, 2013

I also remember thinking how nice people were when I shifted out of regular high tech business into the field of assistive technology, how people threw great parties at these small and intimate conferences, and how appreciative people were of what our technology could do for their independence. That was over 24 years ago!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2009

Why You Shouldn't Depend on a For-Profit Business to Defend Your Civil Rights The Kindle2 is a hot topic in the disability field right now. And that is setting back the cause of people with disabilities who need that kind of access. We have an action by Amazon that sets back years of work to make ebooks accessible.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

By accepting in-kind donations, you can ask your donors to provide resources for your mission in ways that may be more accessible for some of your supporters. These gifts can be donated by individuals or businesses as a way to provide support for your mission without needing to provide funds. Not all donations need to be monetary!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Our Commitment is to increase service and expand the number of accessible books for blind people in India via our Bookshare International initiative. We expect to significantly improve access to books that blind people in India need for their education, employment and inclusion in society.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 27, 2015

They are busy planning for the implementation phase of the Marrakesh Treaty, assuming it takes effect in the coming year, as well as continuing the ratification campaign well beyond reaching the twenty-country milestone. Additionally, we have over 200,000 copyrighted accessible book titles already available in most countries in the world.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The latest session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) just concluded last week. The first issue is that the treaty would not permit direct access by consumers to international authorized entities.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

In all seriousness, 2013 has been an incredibly busy and productive year for us. We know, however, that we’ve only scratched the surface of meeting the global need for access to books and information. I’m excited to share highlights from our work and its significance for the multitudes we serve.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2010

And where you stand on the discussion of copyright, digital rights, online content sharing and intellectual property? Attendees find inspiration, new business partners, and learn new concepts to take their work to the next level. Do you have examples on this topic, has this happened to you?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

The AUP is an integral part of security policies for businesses, universities, schools, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and website. Legal liability, copyright infringement and harassment claims. intranet) access, AUPs are important to protect young users against. guarding business interests and data theft.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 27, 2011

There has been a major breakthrough recently on international copyright negotiations in Geneva around improved access for people who have print disabilities. Answer : A copyright exception makes it much easier for people with print disabilities to get access to the materials they need for education, employment and social inclusion.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-Business Relationship posted by Laura L. One way they do this is by building mutually beneficial relationships with businesses that are also interested in positively impacting local communities. Bush, Ph.D.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

It was a great week for learning and connecting, with over 500 people attending the Phoenix Business Journals Fourth Annual Nonprofit Business Summit , which engaged nonprofit and business leaders in dialogue and educational sessions. We welcome your comments and feedback. May 6, 2011 1:19 PM Tom Noble said. Nice quiz!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

In general, we have patents and copyrights and trade secrets as commercial objects because we as a society think that it helps bring the benefits of new creations to everyone. What about access to knowledge about how to prevent your child from dying from a preventable illness? We often leave 90% of the planet out of these discussions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2011

I see community when business owners get up early to go to a meeting about parking restrictions. This community works because we know our neighbors, because we look out for each other, and because, sometimes, we care enough to argue with each other.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2011

After all, both are businesses, and both can help you provide the service you want to share. Can I become a program of one of them rather than start a new business?" "Why do I want to start a nonprofit organization rather than a for-profit organization?" Both types of organization could be the right choice for you.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

Some people really hate the idea of earned revenues, believing that commerciality makes nonprofits look and act more like businesses, which can erode their special character. First, Child looks at unrelated business income , which is expressly commercial and part of the newish philosophy of social enterprise.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 29, 2011

We're up to more than 125,000 users, with over 95,000 books available, and our users are now accessing content at a rate of more than million downloads per year! That's why it's painful to hear about disputes over denying students with very real print disabilities access to these resources. serving students with print disabilities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

Chair is very busy, but very accommodating. My skills have been enhanced as I have learned about the businesses of my Chairs. When asked their feelings about this relationship, approximately 1 in 4 CEOs responded with very positive statements (paraphrased) such as: Chair is supportive and helpful. The challenge?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Or, how about this one: "Make sure these kids stay busy and have fun; but what we really need is for them to be successful in school, contribute at home, and work effectively with people from different cultures towards a better world." What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

From Arkenstone to Bookshare The field of access to books by blind people is where Benetech has twice been the key engine of positive equilibrium change at scale, and we are already working on the third change. Blind people were dependent on sighted people for access to books. And that’s what we did with Bookshare!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

We are a CDFI providing nonprofits with loans and lines of credit; we also organize financial training workshops, perform business analyses, and offer customized consulting services to nonprofits and their funders nationwide. As such, debt is a necessary and normal part of the way they do business.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

To give up those opportunities because "we can farm that out," or "a newsletter will do," or "we're just too busy" amazes me! I spent more time than on the email but most people do not read an email because they are too busy with volunteering, kids, work and some are even pursuing their degrees.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2011

Part of the problem is that so many organizations fall under the umbrella of "nonprofit," which is a big stew of everything that isnt a government agency or registered as a business. This term includes informal and unincorporated associations that operate almost entirely off the regulatory radar screen.

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See3

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Their business model is near death and they better move faster to preserve whatever value they still have. He shows vividly how the New York Times business has eroded, how their ad revenues are way down, circulation is down, etc. Reading it you get the sense that these folks just won’t face the music. Sulzberger, Jr.

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See3

AUGUST 9, 2007

The Red Cross has made a move in recent years that threaten the business interests of Johnson & Johnson by licensing the symbol to companies that make consumer medical products. AARP trades off its access to the nations seniors to make a mint, in partnership with some of corporate America’s biggest companies.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

blurs the on-line/off-line boundary by extending network access to PDAs and cellular phones. Business people, for example, now read more of their e-mail on their mobile devices than on their computers. More and more mobile social networks are becoming easier to access. August 12, 2007 | Francis Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

Well look at the underlying technologies that will make this possible, how it will evolve, and the business models that will support it. Nonprofits and social entrepreneurs are making access to sustainable food easier with shortcodes, social networks, advocacy tools, and location-based platforms. All rights reserved.

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Care2

MARCH 27, 2009

Measure your reach not the “get”: With the huge opportunity social media offers to access new audiences in creative ways, it also presents a major “ownership” hurdle that is forcing nonprofits to shift the way they think about traditional acquisition. March 30, 2009 | rabia Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Phoenix is considered one of the most entrepreneurial communities in North America for business innovation and performance, and Valley nonprofits also are doing innovative and impactful work, creating significant social wealth. What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

And those ratios are two of the accountability standards at the Better Business Bureau. Federated campaigns often "help" their donors make giving decisions by prominently publishing such ratios next to the organizations names. What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 8, 2011

Womens giving is emotional rather than business-focused. 1] Women do appreciate business perspectives in their giving, as supported by a recent Center study of larger donors to the United Way Worldwide. businesses. businesses. Recent research indicates some of the many myths about women as donors are "busted."

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Museum 2.0

MAY 8, 2009

allows artists and inventors to supply their work directly to users rather than going through time-consuming and copyright-swallowing middlemen. Also, the idea of visitors only selecting and accessing only a few exhibits is unsatisfactory given the attitude that the entire museum offers value and should be accessible to every visitor.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2011

I always have excuses -- Im too busy! Site Map Accessibility Contact Site Setup RSS Feed Copyright & Trademark Accessibility Privacy Emergency Contact ASU ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation College of Public Programs | Arizona State University | University Center Mail Code 4120 411 N.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 3, 2024

Recent NY Times copyright lawsuit will be watched closely. Other tools like [link] can also give access but be careful about data being used for training. This is What WW is Watching in 2024 (besides whales)… Whole Whale was creating an internal strategic document and we decided to open it to the sector.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 12, 2006

is the business revolution in the computer industry caused by the move to the internet as platform , and an attempt to understand the rules for success on that new platform. If there's a copyright issue or a safety of the artifacts issue, I understand, but if not, what do you gain from protecting your content in this way?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 13, 2011

Bookshare Hits 100,000 Members Boy reading at a computer with teacher in the background.Since the beginning of 2009, we’ve tripled the number of people with disabilities Bookshare is serving with our accessible library of ebooks. The amazing thing about serving 100,000 students right now is that our commitment to the U.S.

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