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Betsy Beaumon on Benetech's Literacy Program

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Year That Was and the New Year Ahead Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, Benetech's VP and General Manager of the Literacy Program 2012 was a year of titanic shifts in the fields of consumer technology, education, and publishing, along with the requisite challenges brought about by such rapid change. What if you’re a U.S.

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. With the goal of promoting braille literacy, this landmark meeting brought together braille experts from around the world to Perkins’ campus in Watertown, Massachusetts.

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Leveraging Impact through Technology (LIT)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Day aims to raise awareness of disability issues with a focus on the rights of persons with disabilities and the benefits derived from their integration in the social, economic, cultural and political life of their communities. Of course, accessibility is right up Benetech’s alley and the focus of our Literacy program.

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How To Turn Your Smartphone Into A Movie Production Studio In 6 Easy Steps

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Use the first column for imagery and the second column for audio. Pixlr (for image editing, if so desired). We tend to block out these everyday noises in our normal life, but you will be surprised how loud and obvious they can be on film. Try writing a script with a two-column approach. Always pay attention to background noise.

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ASTC Recap: Questions, Colors, and Reflective Research

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Both of these designers presented compelling images and evidence from exhibit work and child development experts about the idea that you can make sophisticated, muted exhibits that help children slow down, focus, and enjoy themselves with interactive content. Download our slides here.

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10 Types of Fundraising Event Software for Virtual Events

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To bring your virtual event to life and provide an experience that’s just as enriching as an in-person one, you need the right fundraising event software. This is an example of a peer-to-peer event page by BEACON for Adult Literacy.]. To effectively promote your virtual event, you must use high quality images and graphics.

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