Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. To bring the power of books to everybody on this planet, we must make books truly accessible. Love of the print book. It made me who I am.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

February is Black History Month in many countries in the United States and Canada, an annual observance dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of Black people in both nations. Take the time to educate yourself about the contributions of Black communities to the history of your nation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

You see, several months later, the federal Department of Education challenged us to compete against a well-respected national nonprofit 60 times our size in a bid to provide accessible educational materials for US students who are blind, dyslexic, or otherwise print disabled. I was wrong. million contract to do just that.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

We had just won the national contract to supply ALL disabled students in the United States, with ALL the books they needed to read to succeed in school, for free. In addition, the quality was often not good enough to deliver fully equal access to educational books. Robin arrived at Bookshare at a critical moment just over 10 years ago.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . They focus funding on organizations that work on financial literacy for elementary and high school students (established programs only). Areas served: Worldwide. Areas served: US.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice. Global Literacy Sixth Grader and Bookshare member Kevin Leong with Jim Fruchterman at Benetech''s offices. But what about everybody else? The time has never been better to think 10X bigger!

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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. in Sparks, Nevada.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Our aim at Malala Fund is to create a world where every girl can access 12 years of free, safe, quality education. Over the course of a three-year grant , Champions implement ambitious, goal-oriented projects and participate in advocacy campaigns aimed at changing local and national policies that hinder equal access to education.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The June 2015 FCC proposal calls for an expansion of Lifeline to provide low-income households with a choice of subsidized phone service or broadband Internet access. These smartphones are rudimentary, but do provide web and email access and also run Android apps.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

One of the easiest ways to contextualize your work is the United Nations Foundation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Let’s say your organization advocates for high-speed internet access in rural areas, helping students of all ages achieve digital literacy and support quality education.

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. Our members are now downloading accessible books at a rate of more than one million books per year! and James L. This is a huge legal victory!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Highlights of this Update: Global Literacy Human Rights Benetech Labs Communications Global Literacy Bookshare celebrated a double milestone this summer, reaching over 200,000 available titles in our collection and serving over 250,000 members with disabilities! While the majority of our members are U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 20, 2006

We have been helping blind and print disabled people gain access to books for over 17 years. Two recent experiences underscored different parts of this struggle to deliver access. It's great to see someone still using one of our products to access books for this length of time.

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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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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. Literacy, particularly from birth through 3rd grade, is their primary focus because reading skills form the foundation for all childhood learning. Areas served: US.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways. National Forest Foundation.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

Cause Camp, presented by Nonprofit Hub and Do More Good , has been nationally recognized by Forbes as a “must-attend” for the nonprofit sector. Over the last few years, she has served as a conduit for making these best practices accessible to organizations seeking to enhance their efficiency and workplace culture. See you there!

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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. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2019 Creating Change Conference convenes in Detroit, Michigan January 23-27, 2019. The Corps Network National Conference. So don't wait!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

In our last blog post , we talked about the surprising number of Americans without access to. national level. national nonprofit focused on eliminating the digital divide. information on low-cost computers and digital literacy training brings. together the access, hardware, and training needed to.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

Earlier this month, the FCC explained why Lifeline expansion matters : "Internet access has become a pre-requisite for full participation in our economy and our society, but nearly one in five Americans is still not benefiting from the opportunities made possible by the most powerful and pervasive platform in history.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

Earlier this month, the FCC explained why Lifeline expansion matters : "Internet access has become a pre-requisite for full participation in our economy and our society, but nearly one in five Americans is still not benefiting from the opportunities made possible by the most powerful and pervasive platform in history.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2021

data literacy, device preferences)? Links to lower levels are accessed from these top-level pages. This is a very common pattern and there are few usability and accessibility concerns. Your site is larger and users frequently access lower levels. Audiences: Which audience groups are you prioritizing? A dropdown menu.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training. The digital divide is basically the large number of people who do not use computers or mobile phones to effectively access the Internet and so do not participate in the information economy. The National Broadband Plan and BTOP. A number of U.S.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

The Northstar Digital Literacy Project has 33 questions, but only a few touch on safety and security. Stay Safe Online by National Cyber Security Alliance is a wealth of resources. is a great resource by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Common Sense Media offers online safety assessments for educators.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

2-1-1” was designated by the Federal Communications Commission in 2000 as the national 3-digit telephone dialing code for health, and human community services. It’s simple to remember, accessible to everyone at no cost, available 24/7, with multilingual capabilities.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

Dana Abbey is the Health Information Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental region. In her current role, Dana works to improve the public's access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health. Here's advice from a pro!

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

The platform has been rolled out to 54 African countries and will support the gathering, access, management and analysis of quality data from African countries. Libya, Djibouti and Jordan have also granted restricted access to micro data to selected individuals and organizations.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2011

These tools can help organizations that work with individuals who have general writing concerns, English language learners, people with learning disabilities or physical handicaps in typing, people with dyslexia or recovering from strokes, and even those learning literacy and spelling. roundup on building a culture of accessibility.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Our breakthrough in the conception of Martus came in 2000, when I was looking to expand Benetech to new frontiers of social good beyond our origins—helping disabled people access books in what is now our Global Literacy program.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 16, 2005

We are delivering more and more books that meet the literacy needs of our users, by providing the latest bestsellers, textbooks and daily newspapers into accessible form. Another great piece of news is that Janice Carter has joined Benetech as our Director of Literacy Programs, and is now general manager of Bookshare.org.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

GivingTuesday is a movement to create a national day of giving , kicking off the giving season. And w e would like to spotlight a few in the TechSoup community who have joined us in championing this second annual national day of giving : InvestED has launched a volunteer and donation program specially designed around Giving Tuesday.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

What about access to knowledge about how to prevent your child from dying from a preventable illness? What about literacy and education? National governments should encourage the creation of enterprises with explicitly social objectives. We often leave 90% of the planet out of these discussions.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

VietNet-ICT’s vision is to narrow the digital divide by providing ICT access to poor people in Vietnam. All people deserve equal access to opportunities. Although Vietnam is regarded as a developing country, it has a literacy rate of 94 percent. The community itself plays a role in building a peaceful community.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

A national nonprofit, Year UP aims to close the opportunity gap and empower urban talent to reach their potential. Public libraries are also working diligently to close both the digital and the opportunity gap: from giving free classes on resume-building to providing free access to technology. Nonprofits Closing the Opportunity Divide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

The first part of the problem is that India still has low literacy rates - the 2009 Annual Status of Education Report shows that between classes 1 to 8 only around 40% of children can read a class 2 level text in their own language and an even lower 23% of children can ready easy sentences in English - sentences of the kind "What is your name?"

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

increase access to college education for disadvantage inner city populations) and “sellers” of social impact (e.g., Second, align your measurement efforts to your outcomes as much as possible; ideally, measure the outcomes directly, and when direct measurements aren’t possible due to practical reasons (e.g.,

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