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Bookshare without Borders: #3/3

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In 2011, we began collaborating with the Mada Center (Qatar Assistive Technology Center) to create accessible Arabic-language digital books. To increase utilization of our Arabic collection, Mada offers free Bookshare memberships to qualified individuals in Qatar as well as training and advice on the use of assistive technology.

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Betsy Beaumon on Benetech's Literacy Program

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Our team also made a dramatic investment in teacher training efforts, by not only providing several webinars each month, but also delivering our hands-on professional development workshops nationwide. The news that this is the largest accessible Arabic book collection in the world is bittersweet. Is Spanish more your bag?

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