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The Tech Awards - Technology Benefiting Humanity

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I just attended the 2010 Tech Awards Gala Even. Awards were presented in five areas: Environment, Economic Development, Education, Equality and Health. I entered thinking Benetech was a lone voice for social change using technology. I left proud to be a part of this growing family of voices dedicated to making change.

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Solutions Day 2023—Beyond Answers to Insight

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Opening Keynote Ignite the Power: How Associations Create Irresistible Trends Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey You can count on award-winning PR strategist, Adele Gambardella for a unique take on the art and science of getting noticed. But Industry 4.0

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Why Higher Ed Professionals Should Attend bbcon 2023

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She has been recognized with a Screen Actors Guild Award®, an Emmy®, and a Golden Globe®, and has a strong track record of using her platform to stand up to pressing societal issues. We aim to streamline student applications and enable simpler awarding through AutoMatch. How do diverse voices and experiences strengthen a community?

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Ushahidi Wins MacArthur Award: Changing the World One Map at a Time

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MacArthur Foundation named 13 organizations as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award, which recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability, provides each organization with up to $1.5 million, depending on the size of its budget. Congratulations!

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VocaliD to Create Unique Voices for Millions Who Can't Speak

Tech Soup

Millions of individuals worldwide rely on a limited set of generic, synthetic voices as their primary vocalization. Whether their vocal ability is limited due to illness, genetic factors, or brain injury, these individuals have the right to communicate using a unique voice, a vocalization they can identify with as they interact in the world.

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And the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Go To.

Tech Soup

At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. First up are our awards selected by our panel of judges , hard-working digital storytelling experts who flexed their skills to pick strong stories to receive award donations from our sponsors. Without further ado. First Place Video.

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Voices from the Community: Accessibility

Tech Soup

Voices from the Community is an ongoing series of blog posts culling. In addition to online resources, there are also on-the-ground events and conferences organized around the topic of accessibility and assistive tech. popular topics of interest from the TechSoup Community Forums and other. online community channels.