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Benetech Promotes Bookshare at IES Mulund School as a Bridge Tool for Digital Literacy

As part of our efforts to further the impact of digital literacy on the international stage, Benetech met with the Indian Education Society (IES) Mulund, a high-school, located in Mumbai, India. As part of this interview, Rujul, an IES Mulund student using Bookshare, along with her parents, teacher, and former principal, share the importance of […]

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From Video Gamer to Scholar: How Amaan Leverages Digital Literacy and Bookshare to Accelerate His Education

Digital literacy skills, assistive technology, and Bookshare ebooks are Amaan’s ticket to education, independence, and a future full of possibilities within reach.

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GAAD Cofounder Reflects on State of Digital Access and Inclusion 

Joe Devon, GAAD cofounder, discusses the viral success of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the launch of the GAAD Foundation, and why all Fortune 500 CEOs should take the GAAD Pledge 

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The Global Perspective: Rebuilding Equitable Education through Digital Literacy 

In Benetech’s final event in its three-part series focusing on equity in education, five experts from global nonprofits and Silicon Valley shared insights and strategies for closing the digital divide and leveraging edtech to advance literacy for children in need.

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It Takes an Ecosystem: Harnessing Tech and Community for Education Equity

In Benetech’s second event in a three-part series focusing on inclusive education, four experts across educational content, technology, pedagogy, and school administration share insights and strategies for closing learning gaps -to ensure a level playing field for academic achievement through reading. 

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Benetech Intern Demonstrates Talent for Digital Marketing

For the past six months, Benetech was fortunate to have Mihir Parmar join the marketing team as a digital marketing design intern to contribute his talents to various projects as well as sharpen his skills for future employment. Mihir recently completed his internship and shared his experiences.

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