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The Gift of Reading, a Circle of Life

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

It became a burden to his family and caregivers to constantly drop what they were doing to turn a page, so he began seeking out ebooks. This reality changed when Frank found out about Benetech’s Bookshare accessible digital library for people with print disabilities. To continue this work, we depend on the support of generous donors.

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How One Library Is “Loaning out the Internet” Using Mobile Technology

Tech Soup

People rely on their neighborhood library to borrow books, magazines, and movies. Providence Community Library (PCL) is leading the way. PCL is a nonprofit network of nine neighborhood libraries that provide free, accessible library services and serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs. Internet Lending Project.

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10X: CEO’s Update: Spring 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Highlights of this Update: Human Rights Global Literacy Benetech Labs and Board of Directors Human Rights In the age of hyper-surveillance, it is clear that at-risk human rights defenders are no longer the only ones who need the know-how to protect sensitive information. Our Bookshare online library is continuing to multiply its impact.

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Accessibility Excitement in Geneva

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

There was also an associated effort called the Trusted Intermediary Global Accessible Resources (TIGAR) project, to ease the exchange of accessible book files between libraries for the blind and print disabled. The Stakeholders Platform and the TIGAR project were time-limited and needed to be replaced by a new structure.

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Great reads from around the web on February 20th

Amy Sample Ward

" Check out the 12 Trends, from Personalized Video Thanking to Ebooks to Digital Fundraising Staffing! combines professional instruction and friendly competition into a hands-on media-making project."

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100+ Fundraising Event Ideas to Try in 2021 and Beyond

Qgiv

Board fundraisers – Your nonprofit board of directors is the governing body of your organization. Download eBook. Lock-ins – A lock-in at a school or a library with your supporters and their families can be a fun idea. This can include a free art project, home maintenance, and other helpful skills that not everyone has.

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