Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 10, 2008

Although the mission of the trip is to understand the situation of visually impaired students in Micronesia, I absolutely get the benefits of visiting these islands and enjoying the scenery. Our first destination on this trip was Pohnpei, in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Getting to these islands is not simple.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

The main goal of visiting Micronesia is for me to gain a real-world perspective on schools and books for students with disabilities. This was a big relief, since we would be responsible for making sure these books are accessible to disabled students in Micronesia. It was a great feel for a community.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

We found out all about Nukuoro, and how its residents had set up a community owned social enterprise to grow black pearls in their lagoon. I left my meeting with George admiring his community for finding a way to make their way of life viable in today's world. And, the product is beautiful.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 22, 2008

She has also made Micronesia her professional mission focus. The community helps out. Donna is the main reason I'm involved with this project: she's an itinerant teacher of the blind in rural Minnesota. Carlina explains that there's a lot of family support for Aleckson and his siblings. Aleckson is running a fever and not feeling well.

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