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Increasing Accessible Publishing Globally

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Plenary Talk at the Eighth General Assembly of the World Blind Union Access to published information is an essential requirement for education, employment and full social inclusion. People with vision impairments and other print disabilities deserve equal access to that treasure of information.

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Towards Global Access for the Print Disabled

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I’m heading to Geneva later this month for the next major meeting at the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”), to hear the latest and make my three-minute oration as an accredited NGO representative (first time for me!). So, your lawyer’s opinion may vary, and is likely to be better informed on the legal aspects.

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TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey: What We Found Out and What to Do About It Part Two

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We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September of 2012 and have now had a few months to ponder the findings and talk to several of you about what you think of them. Many NGOs Find Cloud Computing Confusing: Why? Cloud Contradictions in the NGO Sector.

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Storymakers 2016 Winners

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And our Twitter chat was more global than ever before, with people from 20 countries participating! Boost gives members access to special products and discounts offered through TechSoup. Best Library Story — Libraries Transform Teaser. Libraries have fans, tons of fans. Honorable Mentions.

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The Huddle Perpetual License

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Huddle is offering its online service to charities and libraries at a one-time admin fee, and a very reasonable one at that. According to our 2012 NGO Global Cloud Survey , collaboration is already one of the top ten current uses for cloud-based software among charities. Collaboration Is How Charities Function.

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TechSoup Local Impact Map Profile: Nonprofits Back to School — In Brazil

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Education is a major focus for nonprofits and NGOs, accounting for 9% of NGO activity worldwide. UNESCO views NGOs' role in fundamental economic development as crucial, especially in countries where governments are unable to adequately educate schoolchildren. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. spanhidden.

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Nonprofit Technology Celebrates International Women's Day

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The Gender Parity Index is a UNESCO measurement of access to education for both males and females. As in so many fields, nonprofits, religious organizations, libraries, and foundations are important change agents toward a world of gender equality. Jane Meseck , senior director of global programs at Microsoft Philanthropies.