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Mother Shares Tips on Advocating for Child with Dyslexia 

Ryan is starting eighth grade at Swift Creek Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida. In first grade, he was diagnosed with dyslexia. In a recent interview, Tippi, Ryan’s mother, shared her advice for students with reading barriers and the parents who support them. What advice do you have for parents of students with dyslexia? TIPPI: Keep […]

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Benetech Partners with Sightsavers and Leonard Cheshire to Empower Inclusive Employment for People with Disabilities

“Benetech is passionate about the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life, including decent work and financial independence. We are excited to be a part of the DFID UK Aid Connect program, in partnership with Sightsavers and Leonard Cheshire, to design and build inclusive software solutions that amplify individual voices through data and stories. More than 1 billion people worldwide […]

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The Power of Software: From Commerce to Communities

I recently had the opportunity to sit down for a Q&A session with Benetech board member Sam Bright to talk about how software can deliver social good. Sam is the Vice President of Soft Goods, North America at eBay. Most recently he led the Arts & Collectibles business unit at eBay with a portfolio ranging […]

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Voyage to Crypto Valley

I had a rare opportunity to visit one of the epicenters of the blockchain revolution. TechCrunch hosted a conference that drew many of the top leaders in the field from around the world. The events was held in Zug, Switzerland, which happens to be the headquarters for the Ethereum Foundation. Like any new tech-driven industry, […]

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Exploring Inclusive Digital Math with Benetech’s Clayton Lewis

Clayton Lewis is Professor of Computer Science and Fellow at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. He currently serves as an advisor to Benetech’s DIAGRAM Center. What is inclusive digital math?   Traditionally, math is a paper and pencil subject. It’s challenging to work through math problems if you can’t see […]

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