Benetech Expands Bookshare Global Library Network into Africa
Benetech’s Bookshare initiative is set to empower Africa’s 20 million people who have reading barriers through increased access to information.
Benetech’s Bookshare initiative is set to empower Africa’s 20 million people who have reading barriers through increased access to information.
With the launch of Bookshare Ireland, people with reading barriers, such as dyslexia or a visual impairment, just got access to over 500,000 books in multiple digital formats that they can read in a variety of different formats, totaling two million reading options.
The Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosted a Technology Education Conference that emphasized innovative accessibility product and apps.
Benetech is celebrating STEM day by shining a spotlight on our free, inclusive math platform, Mathshare. Learn about Mathshare and try our STEM day problem set!
Benetech serves as a bridge between Silicon Valley and the social sector. As host of the DAISY consortium’s fall board meeting, we brought together accessibility experts and representatives from big tech to promote innovation that benefits all.