Bookshare Named Zero Project Innovative Practice [Video]
Bookshare was named a Zero Project 2020 Innovative Practice in inclusive education. Watch the video to see Bookshare honored at the award ceremony.
Dear Bookshare: My Dream Has Come True
Mother of two who is blind uses Bookshare to earn a college degree and increase employment opportunities in the Philippines.
Perspectives: 180 Million Times Students Were Denied The Opportunity to Learn [Infographic]
While schools are increasingly accommodating their students with reading barriers, the impact of not fully accommodating a student adds up. We estimate that US students are denied the opportunity to learn at least 180 million times each school year because they cannot read the required materials.
Bezos Mobile Hack Spotlights Growing Threat for Human Rights Defenders
With new revelations surrounding the hacking of Amazon founder, and Washington Post owner, Jeff Bezos’ phone, the growing pervasiveness of mobile hacking and surveillance tools has won national attention. This high profile case spotlights a threat that has been a major concern in the human rights realm for years.
Benetech’s Top Stories of 2019
2019 was a year of many milestones for Benetech. In our work across education, poverty alleviation, and human rights, our community of users, partners, employees, and supporters have shared their perspectives on the power of software for social good. Below are our top five blogs of 2019 that highlight these impactful stories.