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Mother and Daughter Bond Over Bookshare and Unlock Reading Success

Bookshare is available only for individuals who have a qualifying reading or perceptual disability, a visual impairment, or a physical disability that affects their ability to read printed works. Bookshare brings people from all backgrounds together through technology that makes reading easier.  The same rings true for a mother and daughter duo, Sharene and Tyrise, from […]

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Adversity Births Superheroes : Meet Dr. Dyslexia Dude!

“As someone who is a visionary, I have to be okay knowing that I may not reap the benefits of my labor in this lifetime, but the generations after me will.” – Dr. Shawn A. Robinson Benetech is pleased to highlight our very own Advisory Council Member, Dr. Shawn Anthony Robinson, a faculty member, scholar, and entrepreneur. […]

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Benetech’s Secret Weapon for Equity & Accessibility in Albuquerque, New Mexico:

Meet Benetech’s Outreach Coordinator, Sarah Caswell! Benetech presents, Sarah Caswell, Benetech’s Outreach Coordinator based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sarah has a keen passion for accessible literacy and equity in education. We are happy to have her as part of the Benetech and Bookshare team. Please read below to learn more about Sarah, and the wonderful […]

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From the World of Assistive Technology to Pioneering the West:

Meet Magaly Gonzalez, Benetech’s Outreach Coordinator in Clark County, Nevada. Benetech is pleased to introduce Magaly Gonzalez, Benetech’s Outreach Coordinator based in Clark County, Nevada. Magaly works in the Clark County School District which includes the city of Las Vegas. We are thrilled to have her as part of the Benetech and Bookshare team. Please […]

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Monitoring Human Rights Violations Against Persons with Disabilities During a Pandemic

Is your coronavirus pandemic response inclusive of persons with disabilities? Barriers to access and discrimination have led to human rights violations across the globe. Read on to learn how you can promote equitable inclusive emergency responses.

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