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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. This includes the kind of legal advocacy pursued by the National Federation of the Blind in the U.S.,

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind. federal law supports braille instruction. Accordingly, U.S.

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Nonprofit Technology News: Help for Charities to Develop Mobile Giving Capacity

Tech Soup

If nonprofit groups are no longer able to effectively reach the communities of followers they have worked hard to cultivate, they may be forced to look to recreate these communities elsewhere. In the midst of a pivotal moment in patient engagement and empowerment, our microphone has been turned off. costing consumers nearly $2.6

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Bringing Millions of Books to Billions of People: Making the Book Truly Accessible

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. The next challenge we’re working on is to bring this incredible library to the rest of the world.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

Tech Soup

Here are just a few examples of the extraordinary work these organizations are doing this month and every month. Even if your organization isn't involved in this issue, these organizations' work offer great examples of how a theme month or day can bring attention to your mission. Empowerment, Shelter, and Support.

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4 bbcon Takeaways for Philanthropic Organizations to Power 2019 Planning

Connection Cafe

Technology is dramatically changing the way we work and live our lives, and the social good community needs to account for this digital transformation that demands increased transparency and also opens new doors. Success is bridging the gap between data and strategy . Takeaway #3: Impact m easurement is no longer an option. .

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6 Steps to Zeroing Out Child Labour Globally

Saleforce Nonprofit

Making Decent Work a Reality for Adults and Youth. Governments should embrace internationally recognised fundamental rights at work including ending forced labour, discrimination at work, respecting workers’ right to freely choose representation and ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.

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