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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JULY 9, 2018
Today, we are poised at a moment in time where we can transcend the limitations of past book technologies and bring the power of books to all humans. However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Love of the print book.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
I have good news: For $5 million a year, we can build a global library that provides tens of millions of people around the world who are blind, low vision, or dyslexic free access to books that will work for them. Our Bookshare library has over 550,000 books that have been delivered digitally over 10 million times.
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 3, 2011
This year, for the first time, IDPD is commemorated with supporting sub-themes (see the full list here ), to draw attention to key issues that come into play in the intersection of disability and development processes. Our innovative approach has revolutionized the traditional library for people with print disabilities.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 28, 2013
People rely on their neighborhood library to borrow books, magazines, and movies. Providence Community Library (PCL) is leading the way. PCL is a nonprofit network of nine neighborhood libraries that provide free, accessible library services and serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs. But borrowing the Internet?
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
OCTOBER 27, 2014
“They get frustrated and don’t want to read,” she says, “but access to digital books and reading technologies changed all that for Zach.” Zach Bryant The change happened when Zach was in high school and his Assistive Technology teacher introduced him to Benetech’s Bookshare library. Thank you for your support!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
It became a burden to his family and caregivers to constantly drop what they were doing to turn a page, so he began seeking out ebooks. This reality changed when Frank found out about Benetech’s Bookshare accessible digital library for people with print disabilities. To continue this work, we depend on the support of generous donors.
Tech Soup
JULY 24, 2014
Bringing mobile devices into adult library programs can be an excellent way to promote library e-media and teach digital literacy skills. Pacific time (2 p.m. She will share tips for instilling technology confidence in staff and providing user-driven training. Join us next Wednesday, July 30 at 11 a.m.
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