Education

Career Launch @ Perkins Prepares Trainees for Customer Service Careers

Innovative program at Perkins School for the Blind provides training and coaching to jumpstart careers for blind and visually impaired young adults. In a recent webinar, three customer service professionals offer firsthand career advice to trainees.

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Member Spotlight: Academic Enjoys Instant Access to Scholarly Texts in Bookshare

Olga Borovaya has been a university researcher since 1998, which is when she started losing her eyesight. An expert in Sephardic Studies and Ladino Culture, she was always looking for resources and devices that would make her work possible despite her visual impairment, but most of the time she relied on research assistants. Fortunately, she discovered Bookshare and enjoys immediate access to scholarly texts in accessible formats.

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Ensuring Equitable Access to Digital Literacy Tools for All Students with Reading Barriers

Benetech recently hosted the first roundtable discussion in its Inclusive Education Series that focuses on equitable education. Explore the key takeaways!

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Why I B.I.K.E

Advisory Council member, Dr. Shawn Anthony Robinson, PhD shares a reflection on his annual dyslexia awareness month ride, and the importance of reading.

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Board Member Spotlight: Dr. June Rumiko Klein

Benetech board member, Dr. June Rumiko Klein, shares her passion for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in education.  

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