Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 22, 2013

Why Circumvention for the Purposes of Access is Crucial A Bookshare Briefing Paper Prepared for the Diplomatic Conference for Visually Impaired Persons The distributors of digital content often use technological protection measures (TPMs) to discourage the making of unauthorized copies.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

argued that we must shift from spending on the provision of hard copy braille to the provision of refreshable braille and the associated digital file formats to enable people to read so much more. “As We strongly support this position and believe the digital content revolution holds the best promise for the future of braille.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2009

But, it's a dream that the commercial ebook vendors keep dashing. 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. A recent example of this was web site accessibility.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

Creating the World’s Largest Collection of Accessible Arabic eBooks Access to knowledge is the critical first step on the path to economic, educational, and social development. In 2011, we began collaborating with the Mada Center (Qatar Assistive Technology Center) to create accessible Arabic-language digital books.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Libraries for people who are blind or dyslexic are the primary source of accessible books in audio, large print or braille. Wouldn’t it make more sense to make it easier for people with disabilities to get access to the books they need for education and employment? exception model works well here.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Your Best Peer-To-Peer Fundraising Campaign [eBook]. Qgiv: [Free Ebook] 2020 #GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide. Qgiv put together a free ebook packed full of helpful resources. How Nonprofits Can Get Free Advertising With Google Ad Grants. 4 Digital Marketing Strategies To Expand Your Donor Base.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

One of their main challenges is that they do not have adequate access to educational materials that are necessary to learn and succeed in school. Accessible ebooks and Bookshare have helped sixth grader Kevin Leong overcome his reading challenges.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Bookshare and our other Access to Literacy initiatives, including the DIAGRAM Center and Route 66 Literacy, all made big strides this year through the significant dedication of the community that makes it all happen. After all, in the world of eBooks, ten years is pretty old! Thanks again! We’ve added over 1800 books since then.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

The deal was: help people with disabilities that can't access books and don't hurt the economic interests of the publishers (and authors). Ensure that only people with qualifying disabilities get access to these books. Employ "Social Digital Rights Management" technology. How do we uphold the social bargain?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

" Get the free ebook "The State of Event Marketing" at: [link]. What we rarely talk about is how we talk about digital activism: Is our focus in the right place? million Americans are using their mobile phones to access their work or personal email. Do we know what we’re talking about? " Jillian C.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2014

Bringing mobile devices into adult library programs can be an excellent way to promote library e-media and teach digital literacy skills. Come to this free webinar to gain ideas for integrating mobile-devices into new and existing adult programs. She will also share some examples of one-on-one ebook appointments at various libraries.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 18, 2020

Local businesses are often a more sustainable (and more accessible) option than big co-corporations, whose environmental damage will generally be much higher. All nonprofits need financial donations, but if your nonprofit needs other donated items to fulfil its cause as well, then look into ways you can access recycled donations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We rely on free licenses to proprietary content and software, and typically get a “Yes!” But, I expect that 75% of the job will be about analyzing the legal issues from our programs, especially in our Global Literacy Program, which includes Bookshare, the largest digital library for the blind and dyslexic in the U.S.,

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

Thankfully, there are many free or inexpensive training programs that can help you polish your technology skills. Did you know that you can get access to discounted training programs through TechSoup? Basic Computer and Digital Literacy Skills. TechSoup Training Products. Citrix GoToTraining. Advanced/IT Training.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 20, 2020

At Twenti, we help nonprofits understand and access the grant (see our ultimate ebook guide and free eligibility check ), but what happens once you’ve got the grant? Setting SMART goals is essential for any digital marketing ad campaign, and google ads are no different. 8,000/month of free ad credit? Yes Please!

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The key here is that you’re providing value to a potential donor who will be willing to exchange their email to access. These are usually things like ebooks or larger downloadable reports/guides that allow users to access the content in exchange for an email. Lead magnets. In-kind: Google Ad Grant.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

He reads accessible ebooks from Benetech’s Bookshare library in braille format, and learns as quickly as his peers without disabilities. Martus is our free, open source, secure information collection and management tool. His disability, however, does not stop him from flying through his homework assignments. Martus Desktop 4.5

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

PCL is a nonprofit network of nine neighborhood libraries that provide free, accessible library services and serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs. Online resources continue to grow exponentially, but the value of these resources is inherently tied to how accessible they are. But borrowing the Internet? How does that work?

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Luckily, there are plenty of free nonprofit resources online for your organization to take advantage of. By tapping into the plethora of free resources, your team can better prepare for your fundraising campaigns to raise more money and more awareness for your cause. Enriched knowledge. Enhanced outreach.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

It’s also the release date of our eBook co-authored with Cuseum , “ The Ultimate Guide to Surviving & Thriving As A Cultural Organization ,” which you can pre-download here. Maybe you’ve recently made your space wheelchair accessible or incorporated programming that’s accessible to those who are hearing or sight impaired.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Sign up for an account that grants them access to the program. If they need to download a program onto their computer, make sure that they know how to access that program and what the hardware and software requirements are. . Getting your virtual attendees to actually attend the digital event can be tricky.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Sign up for an account that grants them access to the program. If they need to download a program onto their computer, make sure that they know how to access that program and what the hardware and software requirements are. . Getting your virtual attendees to actually attend the digital event can be tricky.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A Better Website is Worth the Money Your website serves as a digital hub for your organization. Many website services promise quick and easy setup free of any long-term planning or custom coding, and—while that may sound alluring—it can cause certain roadblocks in the future that prevent you from scaling your online presence.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2020

Download the free eBook: “ A Unique Approach to Student Prospecting: 5 Ways to Build Your Brand as a Trusted Advisor” 3. Make sure admission paperwork process is digitized completely. Take advantage of the websites that are out there doing free technology checks for students and include these in correspondence.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 28, 2014

In this digital age of smart phones, search, and instant gratification, it’s important to us that our site, and the content on it, is fresh and relevant. Free Resources: Looking for even more insight into nonprofit fundraising and marketing best practices? Bonus*: Webinars (for free!). That’s right.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

With the rise of intuitive touch-based computing and streamlined user interfaces, technology is more accessible to different age groups than ever before. The tough part is to cater to these older audiences while still creating a digital experience that appeals to younger constituents. UK and India. _.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2019

The following article is an excerpt from the “ CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead “ eBook published by Blackbaud Corporate Solutions. Download it for free now to read more about trends that will affect how companies give back in the near future. Corporations need to align their CSR offering with this new set of expectations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2015

Fauzia Burke Many of the leadership books I read and sometimes review on my blog I first learn about from FSB Associates , a digital publicity and marketing firm specializing in creating awareness for books and authors. I lead my team to help build digital platforms, online brands, and launch books on the web.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2017

Growing their outreach, their impact, and their access to resources. With a new year, many nonprofit organizations are gearing up their digital marketing campaigns to spread the word and hopefully increase their impact on the world. But still, many struggle with how best to spread the word and gain traction for their cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2020

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Fundraising Services at MobileCause. All are free to use for the basic service. Restream , Be.Live , and StreamYard are three of several providers that offer free and inexpensive options, depending upon your requirements.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 1, 2010

Few publishers was open to Creative Commons licensing and to giving away the content for free online. From the very beginning, I knew I wanted to license The Participatory Museum using Creative Commons and give away the content for free online. available for free at your library and on the web. And that shocked me.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A donor database is a software solution that nonprofit professionals use to access insights into their supporters’ engagement histories, track key fundraising metrics, and measure success. Bloomerang’s segmentation eBook can provide more insight into smart ways to segment your database if you’re just getting started. Let’s get started.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A donor might give once for a free t-shirt or other incentive, but what will keep them returning? UVP Case Study: PAN Foundation Consider the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation, which helps underinsured people with life-threatening, chronic, and rare diseases get the needed medications and treatments. It’s why you do what you do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

8) Digital download donation rewards. One of the benefits of internet events is that you may distribute immediate access to digital goodies like downloads, special offers, or links to webinars. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Use Direct Mail to Stand Out Compared to digital channels like email, social media, and websites, direct mail is really expensive. In a digital-first world, a great piece of direct mail can really set you apart. When your donation form is user-friendly and accessible, your donors will be far more likely to give to your organization.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Simply put, it’s a digital resource that you create once and then use repeatedly to help your target audience. Initiate your market research by using a free tool known as Google Keyword Planner. Hence, the ideal compromise lies in crafting an ebook, quiz, or infographic. What exactly is a lead magnet ?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 20, 2020

Katrina VanHuss: Networking has never been easier and there has never been more tools or access points than now. Embracing digital transformation. Steve MacLaughlin: We are all doing a lot of digital adaptation and those who were reluctant to embrace technology have been given no choice. Download the free eBook.

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