Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. Expansion of the FCC's Lifeline Service. The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

The first time I really "got" the power of accessible technology (AT) to improve the lives of people with disabilities was when I saw the PBS documentary Freedom Machines. How Accessible Technology Computer Refurbishment Came About. How Accessible Technology Works. This nonprofit has been running for over 20 years.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

And what if a person, regardless of age, could learn anything from typing to HTML to using an iPad without any cost or accessibility barriers? Access to technology is important, but teaching computer and information technology skills is just as vital. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. copyright law. In the U.S.,

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. The 6th Internet Governance Forum will soon bring multiple stakeholders to Kenya to discuss key policy and governance issues. Other countries have made Internet access a fundamental right.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2012

1 This study, Financial Literacy and Knowledge in the Nonprofit Sector (PDF) , "engaged a random sample of primarily human service nonprofits, as well as health, civic, environmental, arts, and education nonprofits." Sources: ^ [1] " Financial Literacy for the Long Term ," Philanthropy Matters, Vol. The Moody’s Foundation, 2011.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

It scary to think that your activity online can be tracked by corporations, the government, hackers, and other nefarious (and seemingly un -nefarious) entities. Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. And when websites or services rely on big data, certain groups are at a disadvantage.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As more and more information moves online, Americans without Internet access are increasingly being left behind. provides a succinct visual summary of the issue and potential solutions, including: Why Internet access matters to individuals, communities, and the U.S. Picturing the Problem. The infographic. as a whole. What We Can Do.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For easy access you can download all these incredible conferences to your Gmail, ICal or outlook click. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. It doesn't just stop here! So don't wait! Did your event make the list? Finance / @southwestfdns. 41st Annual FAE Nonprofit Conference.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

"We hope that free Wi-Fi will be a resource that the city and other local groups will be able to use in their efforts to bridge the digital divide and make their community stronger," said Veronica Bell, a senior manager for public policy and government relations at Google, in a statement. Powering Communities with Tech.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

More than 40% of the 16,235,348 callers had basic human service needs for housing, utilities, food, clothing, personal and household goods. Requests for health and mental health services increased to 15% of all calls. It’s simple to remember, accessible to everyone at no cost, available 24/7, with multilingual capabilities.

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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. For example, this summer, SocialCoding4Good organized “code sprints” at Google and LinkedIn during the companies’ volunteer service events, GoogleServe and LinkedIn for Good InDay. Martus Desktop 4.5

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

The ADA prohibits discrimination and mandates that Americans be accorded equality in access to employment, goods, services, and other opportunities. As example, one strong idea that came up was having staffing services and temp agencies establish benchmarks for hiring workers with disabilities.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Although reports of the massacre appeared in the United States, Salvadoran army and government leaders denied them and, all too soon, El Mozote was forgotten. But, we still have to protect our users from attacks from many repressive governments around the world.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

As Director of Solution Delivery, Matt is responsible for defining and curating Mission Measurement’s suite of products and services. governments, foundations) can put out an “ask” for a specific outcome (e.g. increase access to college education for disadvantage inner city populations) and “sellers” of social impact (e.g.,

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

First Nations created its Stewarding Native Lands program to provide financial and technical assistance to support Native ecological stewardship and improve Native control of and access to ancestral lands and resources. They provide access and opportunities in education, housing, mentorship, health care, environment, and the arts.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 3, 2010

Grants.gov is a clearinghouse for information on grant opportunities for all grants offered by the United States government. To search for government grant opportunities, follow these 5 steps. This website contains free information about all grant opportunities put forth by United States government agencies.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

We're not talking about the race to expand Internet access in space here. a-month phone service or home broadband — their choice. government initiative that aims to bring accessible broadband access to residents of low-income housing throughout the U.S. I have my reasons for predicting this.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The ‘Digital Connect’ story of the month is open to nonprofits who have used TechSoup services in the past. (a) Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. Interesting proposition. Eligibility.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The ‘Digital Connect’ story of the month is open to nonprofits who have used TechSoup services in the past. (a) Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. Eligibility. a) Non-Discrimination.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Classes Nonprofit organizations often offer classes that cover a wide array of topics, from literacy and language skills to financial literacy and job training. Health Screenings and Clinics Health screenings and clinics are vital educational events that provide access to essential health services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

We provide accessible ebooks that can be spoken aloud, turned into Braille or large print. We serve over 150,000 students with disabilities alone with free online services funded by the Department of Education (however, nothing contained in this post has anything to do with our funders). government or even (heavens!)

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

And we partner with them for those services, and our energy and resources are focused on the gaps.” ” And we’re not just chasing donors, we’re saying, “What the donors who are interested in our field and passionate about our area of service, what do they want to fund?” One is service.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2015

It's not just technologists or data experts, but also community members, activists, and government officials. As a librarian, I am philosophically (some might even say rabidly) in support of free and open access to information. That belief is clearly shared by much of Oakland's city government.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Calvin Osborne, an attorney with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), underscored the urgency in improving broadband -- essentially fast Internet access -- to keep the US from lagging behind other nations. He spoke about FCC's expansive efforts to increase "digital literacy" for both individuals and small businesses.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

For All. -- is all about digital inclusion, digital literacy, and working to close the many digital divides we face in our global society. OneWebDay organizers will call attention to efforts that work to ensure that anyone who wants it has access to the Internet and the skills they need to engage, powerfully.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 14, 2008

The IMLS (Institute for Museum and Library Services) has commissioned a preliminary proposal for an NAS (National Academy of Sciences) report on museums and libraries in the 21st century. It’s hard to serve the future when the present demands certain services and accountability.” What’s in the crystal ball for museums and libraries?

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