Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 24, 2010

A hot topic at the SCCR20/WIPO discussions in Geneva on global access to materials by the print disabilities is the term "Trusted Intermediaries"("TIs"). and similar copyright exceptions as a starting point. But, the burden of proof is not on the nonprofit agency, it's on the copyright holder making the complaint. In the U.S.

Authoring 150

Authoring Paraguay Copyright Law 150

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

This pilot paved the way for our work in the education field. It gave us the opportunity to conduct for the first time a sizeable outreach campaign in education, provided us with informative user feedback and case studies, and supported the development of Bookshare’s initial K-12 collection. government and states like Texas.

Fund 100

Fund India United States eBook 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 27, 2015

The hope is to be able to celebrate the milestone globally on December 10, 2015, Human Rights Day. While the meeting was going on, we heard that Spain’s government had forwarded the treaty to their parliament for ratification. In North America, Canada was rated as “probable” and the USA as a “possible.”

Germany 100

Germany Mexico North America India 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

My latest post on HuffPo is now up: Going to Davos to Redesign the Planet , about my proposal to the WEF's Global Redesign Initiative. What would you propose to global leaders to make humanity better off? What about literacy and education? I've included the post below, but comments are best done on the HuffPo site above.

Proposal 100

Proposal Government Switzerland University 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 27, 2011

There has been a major breakthrough recently on international copyright negotiations in Geneva around improved access for people who have print disabilities. Answer : A copyright exception makes it much easier for people with print disabilities to get access to the materials they need for education, employment and social inclusion.

Accessibility 150

Accessibility Global Copyright United States 150

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

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. In 2004, the United States passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act , requiring schools to provide special education services to eligible students.

eBook 203

eBook Accessibility United States Student 203

Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

LMS Security and Compliance: Steps for Protection and Adherence Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Internal threats are a growing security concern for LMS platforms, as highlighted by the 2022 Ponemon Cost of Insider Threats Global Report. million per incident.

Training 59

Training Train Measure Policy 59

Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

LMS Security and Compliance: Steps for Protection and Adherence GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Internal threats are a growing security concern for LMS platforms, as highlighted by the 2022 Ponemon Cost of Insider Threats Global Report. This solution caters to global organizations and geographically dispersed workforces.

Training 52

Training Train Measure Policy 52

Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

LMS Security and Compliance: Steps for Protection and Adherence GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Internal threats are a growing security concern for LMS platforms, as highlighted by the 2022 Ponemon Cost of Insider Threats Global Report. This solution caters to global organizations and geographically dispersed workforces.

Training 52

Training Train Measure Policy 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

In an article titled "Where Lying Was Business as Usual," Business Week reviewed a book on the Wedtech Scandal, a Washington scandal of the late eighties in which a few government officials fed fat contracts to a dubious supplier. Peter Drucker has pointed out that our educational system is obsessed with people''s weaknesses.

United States 44

United States New York City Skills Exercise 44

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

Third, we pioneered a novel interpretation of the copyright exception for serving people with disabilities that is built into the basic law of the United States. Right now we are successfully convincing major educational publishers to build accessibility features into their standard ebooks. It makes a copyright exception like the U.S.

Change 100

Change eBook United States Conservancy 100

Care2

JANUARY 23, 2008

Each year they give prizes ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to 15 people over the age of 60 creating new and innovative ways to tackle tough social problems, from reforming education to improving healthcare, curbing global warming to ending poverty. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com To create a new comment, use the form below.

Social Media 28

Social Media Oklahoma City Oklahoma Advocacy 28

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 10, 2009

The one incredibly newsworthy item was Kareem emailed me (during the meeting) a statement he drafted on the topic of the Global Treaty that was discussed in late May at the SCCR event at the World Intellectual Property Organization. We are committed to furthering international efforts to enhance the access to copyrighted materials.

Global 124

Global Paraguay Copyright Ecuador 124

Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

I have learned that there is an enormous diversity within the sector – higher education institutions, advocacy groups, public broadcasting stations, health organizations, unions, associations and relief organizations are distinct from each other. November 5, 2008 | pavlo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Hope youre doing well!

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Interview Online 28

Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

I have learned that there is an enormous diversity within the sector – higher education institutions, advocacy groups, public broadcasting stations, health organizations, unions, associations and relief organizations are distinct from each other. November 5, 2008 | pavlo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Hope youre doing well!

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Interview Online 28

NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Founded by Susan Crawford, who now advises President Obama on science, technology, and innovation policy, OneWebDay is a global event that is celebrated every September 22 since 2006. Because the Web shifts the balance of power in our global society and local communities, even those who never go online live in a constantly changing world.

Web 36

Web Los Angeles San Diego Milwaukee 36

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

It’s the week of the United Nations General Assembly and the Clinton Global Initiative. This time I had three agenda items for my conversations with congressional staff: Advocating for funding for special education. New York Every year, social entrepreneurs and donors (along with a whole lot of other folks) converge on New York City.

New York 100

New York Boston Washington Africa 100