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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. In my talk, I highlighted three global movements towards increasing accessible publishing.

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. copyright law. In the U.S.,

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Go Mobile: Why Responsive Web Design Matters for Libraries and Nonprofits

Tech Soup

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Why should mobile be part of libraries and nonprofits' game plan? It begs the question: Why aren't more patrons accessing library sites on their mobile devices?

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. 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.

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TechSoup Global at National Day of Civic Hacking

Tech Soup

Leonard Library. Open source champion Brian Behlendorf spoke at the event, encouraging the hackers to focus on finding an interesting problem to solve rather than worrying about building a sustainable model. Image 1: National Day of Civic Hacking, IntelFreePress. Image 2: Code for Hawaii, Bytemarks.

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Nonprofit Technology Celebrates International Women's Day

Tech Soup

The UN finds that 119 countries have now passed domestic violence laws, though enforcement remains a problem. As in so many fields, nonprofits, religious organizations, libraries, and foundations are important change agents toward a world of gender equality. Jane Meseck , senior director of global programs at Microsoft Philanthropies.

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How To Focus When You Work in An Open Office Space

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This image above, recently making the rounds on social media, is a funny statement on the challenges of an open office layouts, where there are no walls or doors. It is large space with a kitchen, library, and enough chairs and technology to accommodate an all-staff meeting including remote staff. But there are challenges, too.

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