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Public speaking for change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We invest in public speaking coaching (thanks, Melinda Henning!) to become better speakers, both for old hands like me and Benetechers getting ready for their first public speech. Many of us spend a big chunk of our time on the road rather than in the office, and it's good to share some of the reasons our office chairs are often empty!

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The nonprofit experts around the corner

Candid

Candid’s partners come in many forms: public libraries, community colleges, nonprofit resource centers, and foundations. Most locations have reopened to the public, but it makes sense to call or email ahead to verify hours and accessibility. Briefly, let me introduce you to these amazing partners and how they can help.

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Upcoming Webinar on April 26: Finding Funders for Your Cause

Tech Soup

David has an extensive background in the nonprofit sector, having served both as a program officer for the Stocker Foundation in Lorain, Ohio, and as the director of grants and prospect research at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. Our second presenter will be of particular interest to the library community.

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Hiring Trainers for My Community-Based Nonprofit

Tech Soup

Originally published at TechSoup for Libraries. A few weeks ago, we wrote about ACCEL, the organization managing the Connect Your Community project in Appalachian Ohio. He argues that when hiring public computing trainers, the primary criterion should be community-mindedness, not technical expertise. read more.

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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. of legally blind children in public and residential schools used braille as their primary reading medium.

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Sustainable Broadband Adoption: Are ISPs the Missing Link?

Tech Soup

Originally published at TechSoup for Libraries. As Sarah mentioned a few weeks ago , TechSoup is currently working on a project funded by the Surdna Foundation to survey the landscape of BTOP -funded public computing initiatives and compile resources, lessons learned, and best practices.

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Online Collaboration: Taking Education to New Heights

Tech Soup

Pamela began by homeschooling her own children, and then transitioning into a leadership role in the charter schools of northern Ohio. " In this spirit, New Heights provides everything from tutoring services to curriculums, a library with more than 3,000 books, field trips, and online classes. Inspiring Optimism Through Results.