Education

Student Spotlight: Bookshare Opens a World of Possibilities for Jared

Jared is a high-school senior in Southern California with a joyful personality and eagerness to evoke change for students like himself. He is the subject of Benetech’s latest student spotlight. Despite being quadriplegic with low vision and battling stage 2 spastic cerebral palsy, Jared continues to be an independent beacon of light in his community. […]

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Meet the Pioneers Behind the Librarian Accessibility Training Module: Charles LaPierre and George Kerscher

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Benetech Join Benetech in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day dedicated to promoting awareness about digital inclusion and accessibility. At Benetech, accessibility is fundamental to everything we do. As part of our Bookshare and Born Accessible initiatives, Benetech is committed to ensuring that information and learning are […]

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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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Benetech’s India Team is On Track to Achieve Big Goals for Inclusive Education in 2023

Benetech’s CEO and VP of Programs get firsthand view of innovative program to leverage technology in schools and improve learning opportunities for students with visual impairments Starting off 2023 with a renewed focus on inclusive education, Benetech’s India-based team, led by Dr. Homiyar Mobedji, hosted CEO Ayan Kishore and VP of Programs, Dr. Lisa Wadors […]

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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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