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The Road to Accessibility without Borders: Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the Marrakesh Treaty

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I have previously written about the top issues addressed by the Treaty , but to recap, the Treaty is a wonderful instrument because it requires exceptions for people who are blind or have other print disabilities in national copyright laws. HathiTrust.

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10 Nonprofits to Support on World Humanitarian Day

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Founded by the United Nations , WHD advocates for the "safety and security of humanitarian aid workers, and for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises.". WRC advocates for programs and policies that create opportunity and drive change for these communities. AIDS United. Concern Worldwide.

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Is Privacy for Everyone (Including Donors) Dead?

Bloomerang

“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish. As most adults in the United States know, Equifax is one of the largest three credit bureaus. General Data Protection Regulation.

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Technological Protection Measures and the Blind

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Textbooks in IDEA, the United States K-12 special education law The issue of TPMs is the biggest future-proofing question in the Treaty. Amazon now ships more ebooks than print books in the United States. This is already apparent in IDEA 2004, the most recent reauthorization of national special education law.

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July Cause Awareness: Disability Pride Month

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That’s why every July in the United States, it’s important to observe Disability Pride Month! As more and more activist organizations began to gain traction, it became clear that the nation needed to adopt more comprehensive civil rights legislation to increase independence and fully integrate people with disabilities into U.S.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. State and federal regulations for starting a nonprofit. Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.

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Martin Luther King Day 2015

VisionLink

His well crafted aspirations remind us of the positive and amazing progress this nation can take on, even when we seem bent towards argument. The community operating system of VisionLink is built to enable the operational connections between needs and assets across our nation''s communities. Martin Luther King, Jr. I share this dream.

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