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Bookshare en Puerto Rico

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I am lucky to be able to contribute this passion to Benetech by providing outreach and membership support in Spanish to the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Why shouldn’t students in Puerto Rico benefit from our technology and services? This photo was taken in a library in San Juan.

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YouTuber Jake Paul being investigated for driving on protected Puerto Rico beach

The Verge

Officials in Puerto Rico are reportedly investigating an incident involving YouTube star Jake Paul, after he was seen in a now-deleted video riding in a vehicle on a beach that’s a nesting area for turtles this time of year, the New York Post reported. “I Those who violate the law face fines and other penalties, if applicable.”.

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How This Nonprofit Increased Donations After Switching to Salesforce

Saleforce Nonprofit

We uphold our vision by providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws. The PFLAG network consists of more than 400 chapters, which crosses nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

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4 ways to ensure Latin America’s growing pot of capital drives long-term growth

TechCrunch

Sebastián Vidal is the chief innovation officer at Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and former executive director at parallel18. Latin America is home to 33 countries, each with its own entry requirements and business laws, meaning businesses struggle to scale beyond their domestic markets. Sebastián Vidal.

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A Jargon-Free Guide to Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3C)

NonProfit Hub

Other examples have included farmers’ markets, newspapers, law groups and art centers. As of December 2015 , L3Cs are only recognized in 10 states, three tribes and the territory of Puerto Rico, so if you are building your organization in one of the following places, yes you can! Can I start an L3C? Rhode Island.

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What Should I Do About Junk Hardware Donations?

Tech Soup

The good news is that electronics recycling is increasingly no-cost as more states are enacting recycling laws that require computer makers to cover the costs of end-of-life recycling. is now covered by a state e-waste recycling law. and Puerto Rico, so they’re convenient to most locations. There is, as yet, no U.S.

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How digital health startups are navigating the post-Roe legal landscape

TechCrunch

Now, as state laws shift and abortion bans go into effect across the United States, companies are still trying to find ways to provide care while reimagining what healthcare should include. Nationally, the situation is proving tricky to navigate as each state can begin implementing individualized abortion laws.