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Accessible eBooks for Equal Opportunity

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One of their main challenges is that they do not have adequate access to educational materials that are necessary to learn and succeed in school. Accessible ebooks and Bookshare have helped sixth grader Kevin Leong overcome his reading challenges.

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

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

As part of the celebrations around the first anniversary of the Marrakesh Treaty, WIPO launched the Accessible Books Consortium , to help increase global capacity to deliver books to people with print disabilities. And when you sign the treaty, you haven’t succeeded.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

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Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does. Despite working in diverse geographies and issue areas—from environmental justice to workforce development, arts education to grief support—these nonprofits share similar concerns about the risk of engaging in policy advocacy.

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Bookshare to Convert Open Content Textbooks to Accessible Formats

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

She and her senior policy adviser, Hal Plotkin, are huge fans of Open Educational Resources (OERs), having been involved in starting that movement in community colleges. Our new announcement about the Department granting Bookshare supplemental funding to convert open content textbooks to accessible formats went over very well.

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4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using AI in 2024

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Along with access to the latest version, ChatGPT 4 Turbo, which is the most intelligent model available at the time of writing, it also provides access to an array of additional tools. Consider ChatGPT as the most intelligent, knowledgeable, expert assistant you’ve ever had. The ChatGPT Plus Plan offers immense value.

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Good Data Governance Equals Great Member Experiences

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Practice Good Stewardship Even if your digital resources are in order, a data governance policy is an important piece of responsible stewardship. While a policy that restricts access might keep your data safe, it also builds a wall around that wealth of information. It belongs to your members.

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How to Develop Scalable AP Policies for Your Nonprofit

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Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency. These AP policies not only ensure the smooth operation of your organization but also provide a framework to scale as your technology evolves.

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