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Celebrating Free Agents: Mark Horvath Launches WeAreVisible

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mark founded InvisiblePeople.tv , a nationally-recognized nonprofit that fights homelessness using the power of social media. His new project is a social media literacy website to help homeless people learn how to use the Internet to tell their stories, build community and connect with support services.

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Writing and Speech Assistance Tools Are Now Available at TechSoup

Tech Soup

These tools can help organizations that work with individuals who have general writing concerns, English language learners, people with learning disabilities or physical handicaps in typing, people with dyslexia or recovering from strokes, and even those learning literacy and spelling.

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E-Readers for Everyone: Teaching Tips Webinar

Tech Soup

More than three-quarters of the nation's public libraries offer e-books, but most Americans don't know that this service is provided by their local library. Many libraries offer tutorials, in-person classes, and drop-in labs on how to use e-books. Want to help people learn how to use e-readers?

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Back to School at TechSoup

Tech Soup

The National Commission on writing stated that 80 percent of grade school students are not proficient at writing. This motivational program lets you, your students, staff, or volunteers learn typing from a range of tutorials using voice response, 3D animation, video, and virtual reality. Instruction is also available in Spanish.

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Spark Engagement, Inspire Loyalty, Upskill to Association 4.0 Board Leadership   

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Without that expansive attitude, even a board that looks like the United Nations can feel like a private club. Regular tutorials on cultural and administrative topics are another way to reinforce the idea that learning is a priority of board service. But youth can be a stumbling block for equity and inclusion.