Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Today, we are poised at a moment in time where we can transcend the limitations of past book technologies and bring the power of books to all humans. However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Love of the print book.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Bookshare’s role was mixed: we didn’t end up attending many of these meetings and critiqued early efforts that were crippled by heavy-handed publisher influence, although we did propose at one point to supply technology to TIGAR based on Bookshare. So, in the meanwhile, we will need to rely on licenses: permissions agreements.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 20, 2013

This is the field where I found my life’s calling, applying technology to meet critical needs of society, where the market is likely to fail. That treaty should replicate the successful copyright exception here in the U.S. That was over 24 years ago! I especially want to acknowledge two people who helped make this award possible.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Judy Heumann (left) moderating the panel on empowering the world''s billion people with disabilities On the second day of the CGI Annual Meeting, I announced Benetech’s Commitment to Action : Leveraging Technology to Bring Books to the Blind in India.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The third movement is the effort to make copyright exceptions a global norm , thus enabling easy import and export of accessible materials. Some publishers already do this and they point out that their business is doing just fine. thanks to our domestic copyright exception. What can we do today to build that accessible future?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 30, 2013

There is no better place to engage with colleagues about new technologies, changing business models, fresh ideas, and shared standards. You can read much more about this in Jim Fruchterman’s blog post, “Upholding the Social Bargain: Bookshare and Copyright Compliance.”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

However, technology is transforming innovation at its core and our team at Benetech does quite well in leveraging this “innovation at warp speed” for social good. In all seriousness, 2013 has been an incredibly busy and productive year for us. Technology for social change is needed more and more. million grant from the U.S.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Here’s a tidbit of a Infoworld report about the study: By one measure — “value added,&# which the report defines as “an industry’s gross output minus its purchased intermediate inputs&# — the fair use economy is greater than the copyright economy. economy by copyright industries amounts to $1.3

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 15, 2010

I'm now on the road for more than 5 weeks on combo business trips and family vacation. DC this week and Geneva next week (international copyright). As I headed out the door, I ran into Scott Rains and we had a picture taken of Scott in his Brazil jersey (after the U.S., I'm a big Brazil fan too).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 27, 2015

They are busy planning for the implementation phase of the Marrakesh Treaty, assuming it takes effect in the coming year, as well as continuing the ratification campaign well beyond reaching the twenty-country milestone. Additionally, we have over 200,000 copyrighted accessible book titles already available in most countries in the world.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Speaking of open social networks … August 14, 2008 I just joined identi.ca. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

But, you have to realize that authors get the short end of the stick in the publishing business (not that there is that much stick to go around in the publishing industry!). There have been occasions where new technology was introduced and the publishers made the money and the authors did not get a share.

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Whole Whale

MAY 19, 2023

GoDaddy Generative AI Prompt Library : A library of AI-generated prompts designed to help small businesses with their branding and marketing efforts. Stay up-to-date with AI advancements : AI technology is constantly evolving, and new techniques and tools are being developed.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The latest session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) just concluded last week. Everyone who is not disabled globally can directly access Amazon.com and order books.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

A few things to keep in mind for any virtual fundraising idea: Choose your technology carefully! If your audience is likely to be intimidated by technology, keep it as simple as possible. Check into copyright issues and get permission if you are selling tickets. Build in the planning time required to get the event just right.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

In general, we have patents and copyrights and trade secrets as commercial objects because we as a society think that it helps bring the benefits of new creations to everyone. I live in Silicon Valley, a place that exists to drive creation of new and exciting technology. And it seems to work pretty well for stimulating creativity.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

The AUP is an integral part of security policies for businesses, universities, schools, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and website. frequently updated to accommodate changing technology. Legal liability, copyright infringement and harassment claims. guarding business interests and data theft. Why Are AUPs Important?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2009

who is the Law & Technology Director at Fenwick & West LLP (F&W), a Silicon-Valley-based law firm. Legal implications of using technology to learn about employees and applicants. Legal implications of using technology to learn about employees and applicants. The guidelines should not make technology evil.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 11, 2007

can easily see which books have global permissions, which are required when we can't rely on our copyright exemption (which only works inside the U.S.). Oh, and they called me a notable business leader! The first is the initial international changes as we take Bookshare.org global. Users with disabilities outside the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2007

I've found that my generation has a habit of teaching ourselves new technologies, and I am no exception. That's how I found my way into advocating for nonprofit technology and encouraging others to activism over technological legislation. How did you get interested in copyright laws and their impact on human rights?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2009

Why You Shouldn't Depend on a For-Profit Business to Defend Your Civil Rights The Kindle2 is a hot topic in the disability field right now. Amazon is a business, and is very focused on doing business on behalf of its shareholders. They will continue until it's in their business interests to change. The Textbook problem.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 18, 2005

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology IP Tidbits August 18, 2005 Here are a few tidbits I’ve come across in the Intellectual Property arena in the past few days. I’m looking forward to the Crooks and Liars channel!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

It is particularly easy for business people to lie. In such businesses, lying becomes a game. In an article titled "Where Lying Was Business as Usual," Business Week reviewed a book on the Wedtech Scandal, a Washington scandal of the late eighties in which a few government officials fed fat contracts to a dubious supplier.

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See3

JANUARY 24, 2008

Sam Zell thinks the newspaper business will survive. The title of his post is “ If Real Journalism Fails as a Business, Should Government Step In. &# He wrote this because he heard Columbia University President Lee Bollinger mention the idea in a session at the World Economic Forum. I am not so sure.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

The common link among our projects is information technology, which can be applied to just about every aspect of the social sector. Yet, nonprofits frequently lag behind the for-profit world in applying technology to their work. Benetech has a unique opportunity to repeatedly use technology as a social change agent.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

We discuss issues and trends in modern web technologies that help your organization achieve more with less. Useful stuff for business as well as nonprofits, youre quite right. RSS feed: We write on web technology and social media tools for non-profits - charities, associations, clubs and other organizations. Leave a Comment.

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Care2

OCTOBER 24, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) 5 Comments | by Share Article in Misc.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 27, 2011

There has been a major breakthrough recently on international copyright negotiations in Geneva around improved access for people who have print disabilities. Answer : A copyright exception makes it much easier for people with print disabilities to get access to the materials they need for education, employment and social inclusion.

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Care2

JUNE 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Thank you for beig so Generous.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) So busy reading. Great post.

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See3

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Their business model is near death and they better move faster to preserve whatever value they still have. He shows vividly how the New York Times business has eroded, how their ad revenues are way down, circulation is down, etc. Reading it you get the sense that these folks just won’t face the music. Let’s see: * Brenda C.

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JUNE 5, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Internet users, or 72.5% All rights reserved.

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AUGUST 14, 2007

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FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) All rights reserved.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

The more our communications become technology driven, the greater impact in-person contact can have. To give up those opportunities because "we can farm that out," or "a newsletter will do," or "we're just too busy" amazes me! It's a nice trade. April 1, 2011 4:47 PM Stephanie La Loggiasaid.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The Mobile Web for Good: Hype or Reality?

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Care2

DECEMBER 4, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Besides, Im too busy with clients.

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