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Upholding The Social Bargain: Bookshare and Copyright Compliance

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

copyright law. The publishing industry and disability organizations both agreed on this provision of copyright law. A professional with expertise in assessing disabilities needs to certify each Bookshare member as meeting these qualifications (the copyright law in the U.S. Employ "Social Digital Rights Management" technology.

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Accessibility Excitement in Geneva

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

So, this is an in-depth report on the two days I just spent at the end of last week in Geneva. This is totally the “how sausage and law are made” view, so don’t read this unless you want to know more about global accessibility in detail! law works: the one that made Bookshare possible. I’ve been to national meetings in the U.S.

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How to find donors online – 22 ideas that work

Whole Whale

These are usually things like ebooks or larger downloadable reports/guides that allow users to access the content in exchange for an email. Be sure to follow your state’s gambling laws, and keep the prize relevant to your impact. Lead magnets.

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Fascinating Meeting at the Copyright Office

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

copyright exemption for serving the print disabled is commonly called the Chafee Amendment: Section 121 of copyright law. The fact-finding public hearing and request for comments seemed to have two purposes: both to understand how Chafee is working and to report back to WIPO about the U.S. copyright law. national experience.

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Benetech: the Equilibrium Change Machine

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The first was the ebook. Fundamentally, the Arkenstone Reader allowed blind people to create their own personal ebook as a text file that could be read in something like Microsoft Word. These formats now underpin the ebook industry of today. The Bookshare breakthrough depended on three innovations. Fast forward to today.

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Use This eBook To Improve Your Communication

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Saturday, May 22, 2010 Use This eBook To Improve Your Communication The former director of communications for McDonalds, David Grossman, now a leading consultant, speaker and author has released a free eBook about how to communicate effectively. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Be An Effective Team Member.

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Donor Management: The Ultimate Guide

Neon CRM

Communication can take various forms, including email newsletters, annual reports, and social media updates. Impact reports: You can provide donors with regular impact reports that highlight the difference their contributions are making. Download the report now!

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