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Betsy Beaumon on Benetech's Literacy Program

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

After all, in the world of eBooks, ten years is pretty old! What began as a small online library, with a collection built in large part by its users, is now the primary national supplier of electronic accessible educational materials for students with print disabilities. Thanks again! This has led to advancements that benefit everyone.

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Five tips to build engagement on remote teams

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In this exercise, team norms are agreed upon and serve as operating principles that guide remote team members’ interactions. This exercise helped them clarify how they communicate and work together effectively, while respecting time zones. Lastly, consider serving on an internal committee or leading a learning session.

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When Flexibility Becomes an Operating Principle: Lessons from a Nonprofit

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

It was a very meaningful exercise for our entire team, resulting in what we call “ The Seven Benetech Truths.” And there are extended engagements that will add features to a mobile ebook reader app for the more than 250,000 print disabled users of Bookshare , the largest online library of accessible content in the world.

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App Recommendations from TechSoup Staff: Part Two

Tech Soup

Fitocracy – is a daily exercise tracking app that connects you with a community of ‘fitocrats and also has fun interactive and game-like elements. Overdrive media console – is an audio and ebook downloader and reader app which is especially useful for ebooks you get from the library.

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100+ Fundraising Event Ideas to Try in 2021 and Beyond

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Download eBook. Lock-ins – A lock-in at a school or a library with your supporters and their families can be a fun idea. Encourage your users to create their own obstacle course using household items, like toilet paper, or by doing a series of exercises like crawling and pull ups. Auction Fundraising Ideas.

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