Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

They also demoed Read2Go, the accessible ebook application for the Apple OS and Route 66 Literacy, Benetech’s online literacy instructional program. They send Bookshare the same digital book files that they provide to Amazon, Apple or Barnes and Noble.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

What about that literacy initiative, or the Jobs Program? Need to focus on Elder Care? Does your disaster relief team have the private space to plan and the public tools to get out important bulletins?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

But, I expect that 75% of the job will be about analyzing the legal issues from our programs, especially in our Global Literacy Program, which includes Bookshare, the largest digital library for the blind and dyslexic in the U.S., I was an expert witness in the case, and we’ve filed an amicus brief in the appeal. What’s next?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

There was also an associated effort called the Trusted Intermediary Global Accessible Resources (TIGAR) project, to ease the exchange of accessible book files between libraries for the blind and print disabled. The view of the World Blind Union was that the rightsholders (i.e.,

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

Financial literacy is an area where “fake until you make it” doesn’t apply. Form 990: Unlike their for-profit counterparts, nonprofits file a Form 990 as their tax return. In a sector where budgets are typically tight, there is no position exempt from understanding some basic accounting principles.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Our breakthrough in the conception of Martus came in 2000, when I was looking to expand Benetech to new frontiers of social good beyond our origins—helping disabled people access books in what is now our Global Literacy program.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

She saw a tremendous need for literacy and outreach services, particularly to the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood, where the aftereffects of Katrina were the most devastating. She also started a community garden that holds events with food and literacy programs. Copel has won a number of awards for her service to the City of New Orleans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

He talks about the growing importance of informal learning in the connected workplace as well as the importance of sense-making skills, both individually and in networks, as new digital literacy skills. His conceptual model include the three words: seek, sense, and share.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

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. We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways. I believe in the power of books to change the world.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 20, 2006

This agreement would allow our Bookshare.org volunteers to do what they do best: turn these electronic files into accessible books for students with print disabilities. Perhaps it's because I work in the fields of disability, literacy and human rights. shows up for the first time in the two year process and goes on the attack.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. As always, you can also review the speaking notes by downloading the file for your own review. Here are my slides from the presentation. Social Media in Disaster Response.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2007

The title is " Remix This Powerpoint " -- it's some draft thoughts on remixing and wink to SlideShare's new feature - the ability to download the Powerpoint file ! enhanced cultural and technical literacy, not just an ability to reuse materials, but a willingness to do so. transparent open licensing, such as Creative Commons.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The LIM reaches TechSoup’s global network of resources that spans over 80 countries. Interesting proposition. But, besides the tablet, what’s in it for me? The winning story will be promoted through all of TechSoup’s channels.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. We are offering a Dell Latitude 10 tablet refurbished by our friends at CDI to the best “ Digital Connector ” story lead. The winning story will be promoted through all of TechSoup’s channels.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

This is an example of a peer-to-peer event page by BEACON for Adult Literacy.]. BEACON for Adult Literacy’s peer-to-peer page draws users in with a branded banner image showcasing what this event is and the core mission—adult literacy. The fundraiser leaderboard and thermometer are testaments to the success of the event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Or file a DMCA notice. Now, apparently, we can file a counter-notice. He is the CEO of Benetech, which concentrates on applying technology to challenging problems facing our society, including literacy for people with disabilities and human rights monitoring and analysis. No need to send us a letter. Or do any real research.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2015

These days, people often share images that communicate a wealth of nuanced information (rather than relying on words), and visual literacy is becoming a requirement. Morgue File. The future is a visual one. Given this new reality, how can we communicate with and engage our communities? Search for Creative Commons-licensed images.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2009

Hyper connectivity among employees has the potential to increase security risks due to lost hardware, software, internet transfer of files, etc. I think this is connected to what Rheingold's Attention Literacy piece, but I have go back and read it again. They use many more devices, channels, and tools then "regular" people.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

No reports to file, that take up extra time and resources – just funds to help your nonprofit do what you do best – serve people. But in fact, I’ve spoken with many nonprofits who prefer individual or corporate donations over governmental or foundation’s grants because most corporate donations don’t come with strings attached.

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