Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences.

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Media Cause

JULY 19, 2022

When it comes to marketing and brand presence in digital spaces, it is imperative that content and messaging are available and accessible to all audiences—including those who rely on inclusive technology like screen readers, text-to-speech programs, and/or captioning to engage with digital content. Why Accessibility is Important.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 31, 2023

BDO Canada, in partnership with the Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society (IRIS) and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), aims to improve accessibility and inclusion in the workplace for Canadians with disabilities.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Keep reading to learn more about National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and ways you can acknowledge and observe this important cause. Keep reading to learn more about National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and ways you can acknowledge and observe this important cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Nonprofit Day: Honoring Leaders of Change August 17th isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s National Nonprofit Day, a day to honor and recognize the monumental contributions of nonprofit organizations across the nation.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2021

Neighborhood Villages, a Boston-based nonprofit working to realize a future in which all families have access to affordable, high-quality early education and care, today launched a new podcast in partnership with Lemonada Media. Listeners will join award-winning journalist Gloria Riviera and special correspondent Kristen Bell.

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VisionLink

APRIL 11, 2022

ALSO: Join us for two post-conference orientations Thursday, the 21st of April at 3:00 pm ET Wednesday, 27th of April at 4:00pm ET Email training@visionlink.org for access. See you there!

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Charity Village

MARCH 23, 2023

The Government of Canada announced the launch of consultations, led by the National Seniors Council, which will inform measures to support home care for the elderly and promoting the opportunity for more Canadians to age at home and access the appropriate resources.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As The best schools drive home the need to access the wisdom and economic opportunities of those who have already carved out a successful career.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

For students, teachers, parents, and guardians across the nation, the arrival of August signals the end of summer vacation and the arrival of back-to-school season. National Back to School Month History. National Back to School Month History. How to celebrate National Back to School Month. Junior Achievement.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

HathiTrust, a unanimous three-judge panel concluded that digitizing books in order to enhance research and provide access to individuals with print disabilities is lawful on the grounds of fair use —that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work ( Section 107 of the U.S.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a student-governed, nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia with chapters at universities all over the world. and George Smith–also known as the “Chicago Six–contacted all 288 accredited engineering programs in the nation. Kirtley, John W. Programs and Impact.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 16, 2022

March 16, 2022 [Asheville, NC] – Cloud for Good today announced its Talent for Good apprenticeship program has been recognized as a Nationally Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. The post Cloud for Good Recognized as a Nationally Registered Apprenticeship Program by the U.S. About Cloud for Good.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 15, 2014

I have previously written about the top issues addressed by the Treaty , but to recap, the Treaty is a wonderful instrument because it requires exceptions for people who are blind or have other print disabilities in national copyright laws.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Not all leaders think that way, but organizations that value equity of access must consider the plights of those who might be systematically excluded from engagement efforts. Although we did not start with a particular emphasis on equity and access, this theme came up regularly in our conversations with the field.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Last week, the National Federation of the Blind and 22 organizations serving people with disabilities filed detailed objections to a petition from a group of makers of e-reader devices led by Amazon to be exempted from accessibility requirements under the relatively new Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 13, 2015

I just finished reading the National Education Technology Plan , and I can recommend it to anyone interested in the future of technology in American education. Of course, one thing might be that accessibility is put right up top, front and center!

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

241 declaring November 16 as "National Information and Referral Services Day" at the request of the Alliance of Information and Referral Services (AIRS). One such services is 2-1-1 , a phone number used to access information about community services. In 2011 the Senate passed S.RES.241

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Technology, and access to technology, is the great equalizer,” says Lorraine Orr, the COO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), in a new film showcasing how Black youth are benefitting from better access to digital platforms. Salesforce.org Partners with Atlantic Re:think for Custom Film of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Technology, and access to technology, is the great equalizer,” says Lorraine Orr, the COO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), in a new film showcasing how Black youth are benefitting from better access to digital platforms. Salesforce.org Partners with Atlantic Re:think for Custom Film of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

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Givinga

APRIL 20, 2021

The recently released NPT 2020 Donor-Advised Fund Report offers some eye-opening takeaways and trends that show how charitable giving and donor-advised funds (DAFs) are becoming more accessible to everyone. The post Reflecting on the National Philanthropic Trust’s 2020 DAF Report first appeared on Givinga.

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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. Third, the print book is not universally accessible.

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2021

As more than ten thousand people a day continue to die from COVID-19 around the world, a report from the Rockefeller Foundation calls for urgent action and proposes financing models for ensuring equitable global access to vaccines.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2023

To update your profile and access your badge, sign up to access the Nonprofit Portal. For example, Friends of Saguaro National Park is a small nonprofit located in Tucson, AZ that has featured its GreatNonprofits badge on the home page of its website. Once you have earned your badge, add it to your nonprofit’s website.

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Givinga

APRIL 20, 2021

The recently released NPT 2020 Donor-Advised Fund Report offers some eye-opening takeaways and trends that show how charitable giving and donor-advised funds (DAFs) are becoming more accessible to everyone. The post Reflecting on the National Philanthropic Trust’s 2020 DAF Report appeared first on Givinga. over the same timeframe.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, a network of oncology hospitals and outpatient care centers across the United States, expanding access to world-class research and cancer care to patients nationally.

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Everyaction

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. What does the United Nations Foundation do?

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VisionLink

MARCH 13, 2014

We’ve made progress in giving students from all backgrounds access to college – but we haven’t finished the all-important job of helping them achieve a degree. Practitioners, national experts, and facilitators were trained, coordinated and supported during the Academy by VisionLink’s Lois Ann Porter.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

The organization and its members work at the international, national, and local levels to realize the vision of a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. My immediate reaction is access to money,” Allison replied. Zonta supports members in 63 countries.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Government of Canada announced new funding opportunities to help national disability organizations increase their capacity to better serve Canadians with disabilities and address persisting barriers to accessibility and inclusion.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

This Sunday while you're finishing off the Halloween candy, think about doing something for National Family Literacy Day. The idea behind the day, sponsored by the National Center for Family Literacy is to promote family literacy. And, we want to make sure every kid has equal access to the joys of reading! Happy reading!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 16, 2011

For example, all residents with the qualifying disabilities in Australia, Denmark and Qatar, to pick just three examples, now have free access to Bookshare thanks to our joint efforts with local and national disability groups in these countries. extended to help all people with print disabilities in the world who need it.

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MARCH 3, 2024

Since then, Women’s History Month has been established as a national celebration, where organizations and individuals take time to honor the strong women in their communities. Make your member portal inclusive Honor the 2024 Women’s History Month theme by ensuring your membership portal is inclusive and accessible for all members.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Brief Comments on Accessibility Concerns on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) The disability community should be concerned about ACTA for two reasons: At its core it’s an anti-piracy agreement. The digital measures designed to defeat piracy usually end up equating accessibility with piracy.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 5, 2010

The FCC just did a series of four blog posts asking for feedback on their new accessibility plans. Comments on the FCC's Accessibility Plans (June 2010) My main recommendation to the FCC is to be more ambitious about accessibility. Here are my comments on the big picture and a couple of their proposals.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

The Goal The goal is pretty clear: insuring that every person on the planet with a serious print disability has access to the books and other printed material that they need to get an education, make a living and be included in society. So, your lawyer’s opinion may vary, and is likely to be better informed on the legal aspects.

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