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Team-Up for Textbooks: Volunteer to Help Students with Disabilities

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all too many students with print disabilities might not have the textbooks they need for class. When a Bookshare student member with a print disability needs a book for school that is not yet in the Bookshare collection, the member submits a request and Bookshare creates an accessible digital version of that book.

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How to Keep Donors Engaged Using Emerging Technologies

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To date, Pencils of Promise has built nearly 600 schools worldwide, and over 130K students are currently enrolled in those schools. Keeping donors engaged and giving during uncertain times can often feel like a challenging balancing act, but new technologies and strategies are available to keep us centered. cryptocurrency) solutions.

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The Role of Data Warehouses in Nonprofit Technology Strategies

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It could also ingest data from your email marketing tool or web and social analytics. You May Also Enjoy: Blog: Getting the Most from Technology With Salesforce Digital 360. Success Story: Creating Engaging Student Journeys with St. Cross Channel Analytics. Francis College + Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

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

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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. Groups such as high school or university clubs are welcome to participate.

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Leveraging Impact through Technology (LIT)

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Today I’m delighted to share the exciting news about the new award we just received from OSEP to build upon Bookshare’s success and significantly improve access for students with disabilities. Bookshare is allowed to serve only students with a legally qualifying print disability per the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act.

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4 Ways Colleges Use Technology To Increase Campus Engagement

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In this blog series, we'll be focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. First up, we're covering the Student Activities office - stay tuned to hear about Admissions, Alumni Engagement, and more!

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DIAGRAM Center

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The goal of the DIAGRAM R&D Center is to greatly improve access to graphical information for students with print disabilities (for example, helping blind students get access to important graphics inside textbooks). But, it’s turned out to be one of the best surveys of assistive technology we’ve ever seen.

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