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The R in M+R

M+R

Donald was a deeply committed colleague, a lifelong and tireless advocate, the brains behind many movements that exist today, and an inspiration and friend to many of us in the social change universe. And, yes, also the reason M+R exists. . But here’s the thing: founding and running M+R is just one of his many accomplishments.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. Areas served: Worldwide. Carnegie Corporation of New York. The Kresge Foundation.

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Bookshare -My favorite graph

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I'm going to be heading to Washington DC this week to give a talk at the National Press Club on Bookshare and our new partnerships with universities and publishers. On my last trip to DC, I was very happy to be showing off the above graph. On my last trip to DC, I was very happy to be showing off the above graph.

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Receiving the 2013 Migel Medal

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Earlier today, I attended the American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) National Leadership Conference in Chicago where I received the 2013 Migel Medal. The Migel Medal, often called the highest honor in the blindness field, is awarded annually to one or two individuals whose careers exemplify exceptional accomplishments in the field.

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Bookshare.org excitement

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I just got back from the ATIA conference, which included meetings of the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) committees. Betsy Burgess, Susie McKinnon and I spent lots of time talking to state agencies, universities and teachers about B4E.

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Bookshare.org milestones

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Although we are well known in the national and international disability field, it's been about ten years since I spent much time in DC (last time was the original Section 508 federal advisory committee in the 90s). We spent time talking with OSEP and our new partners from the University of Guam. caused quite a stir.

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Webinar: Appreciate, Engage and Retain Your Supporters

Care2

About the Presenters: Doug Barker -- Principal and Co-Founder, Barker & Scott Consulting As a principal in Barker & Scott Consulting, Doug assists leading regional, national, and international nonprofit organizations with leveraging the power of information technology for organizational advancement and mission success.

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