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Benetech’s New Image Description Tool Improves Accessibility of Graphical Content for Students with Print Disabilities

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This week, Benetech’s DIAGRAM Center has announced the release of an open source web application for creating and editing crowdsourced image descriptions in books used by students with print disabilities. DIAGRAM stands for Digital Image and Graphics Resources for Accessible Materials.

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Bright Idea: Host a Peer-to-Peer Event Plus an Auction

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They use the power of movement and music to transform the lives of their students while creating an inviting and nurturing community for all. To draw attention to their auction, they promoted top auction items on the home page of their peer-to-peer site with scrolling images and a clear link to their auction page. Request a Demo.

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6 Strategies to Boost Donation Revenue for Your Nonprofit

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For example, compare the impact of the following statements: “Because of our nonprofit’s tireless efforts, we were able to provide 100 laptops for local students interested in pursuing computer science careers.” Choosing images strategically. Be sure to compress the image to support faster page load speeds.

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BiGTech India Connects Nonprofits with IT Students

Tech Soup

To celebrate, TechSoup's partner in India, BiGTech , held the Find an IT Partner event in Mumbai to connect local nonprofits with IT students. The event was hosted by the Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), giving the IT students at the school a chance to hone their professional skills in a real work environment.

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7 Ideas for Virtual Back to School Events

AccelEvents

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event. You want to make it more exciting and engaging.

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7 Ideas for Virtual Back to School Events

AccelEvents

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event. You want to make it more exciting and engaging.

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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. Image by the National Braille Press, a DIAGRAM subcontract. Accordingly, U.S.

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