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Increasing Accessible Publishing Globally

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

These are exciting times for everyone who’s been working to meet the accessibility imperative, as we are witnessing global movements that will increase accessible publishing and create new and better opportunities for people with disabilities. In my talk, I highlighted three global movements towards increasing accessible publishing.

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Towards Global Access for the Print Disabled

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I’m heading to Geneva later this month for the next major meeting at the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”), to hear the latest and make my three-minute oration as an accredited NGO representative (first time for me!). A definition of formats that includes Braille, audio and digital text, but excludes large print and video.

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Storymakers 2016 Winners

Tech Soup

And our Twitter chat was more global than ever before, with people from 20 countries participating! Best Library Story — Libraries Transform Teaser. Libraries have fans, tons of fans. Digital storytelling is a powerful tool for libraries to let their audience know, "Hey, we're here, and we do amazing work!"

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Nonprofit Technology Celebrates International Women's Day

Tech Soup

As in so many fields, nonprofits, religious organizations, libraries, and foundations are important change agents toward a world of gender equality. Jane Meseck , senior director of global programs at Microsoft Philanthropies. International NGO Leadership. Heather Holdridge , director of digital strategy for Planned Parenthood.

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources

Tech Soup

The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Visit the Center for Digital Philanthropy's Hurricane Sandy Relief page to learn about more efforts underway from organizations around the world. Donate to Organizations Providing Relief.

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TechSoup Local Impact Map Profile: Nonprofits Back to School — In Brazil

Tech Soup

Education is a major focus for nonprofits and NGOs, accounting for 9% of NGO activity worldwide. UNESCO views NGOs' role in fundamental economic development as crucial, especially in countries where governments are unable to adequately educate schoolchildren. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. spanhidden.

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Nonprofit Technology News: 2013 Year in Review

Tech Soup

2013 was the year of an ever-widening NSA spying scandal with its revelations of how little digital privacy we really have – even heads of state. gear up to administer standardized tests digitally next year. It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. Social Media.

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