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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

federal law supports braille instruction. We strongly support this position and believe the digital content revolution holds the best promise for the future of braille. At Benetech, we want to ensure that in this brave new world of digital content, braille is as available as any other ebook format to those who want it.

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Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Stevenson is a lawyer who graduated from Harvard Law School and started EJI to dedicate his life to fighting the unequal treatment of marginalized communities. In the United States, most children are taught that Christopher Columbus discovered this continent, that we created freedom and democracy. We’re issuing more reports.

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How Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Supplanting Columbus Day

Whole Whale

However, the second Monday in October is still celebrated by 14 states and about 130 local governments as Columbus Day. For many Native Americans and Indigenous peoples, Columbus Day is a painful reminder of colonization, violence, and exploitation. Columbus vs Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Timeline History.

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Why is "World Class" so Classist?

Museum 2.0

Slim's son-in-law designed the building. It's ironic that the term "world class"--which should embody an international panoply of forms of expression, presentation, and exploration of museum content--is instead used to hew to a singular vision of excellence. It's in a commercial district. And Slim's biggest offense?

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Is our content compelling? ASAE / Columbus, OH / Not available.

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