Our impact
Our resources and technology are creating a transformational impact for learners of all ages in the United States and abroad. We are helping individuals, communities, and the organizations that serve them break down barriers and thrive. Ultimately – this means driving lasting social change.
Educational Impact
20 Million+
Books delivered to people with disabilities transforming how they read and helping them succeed.
1.3 Million+
Titles in Bookshare, the largest digital collection of accessible books and materials.
1.3 Million+
People empowered to read and learn in ways that work for them.
Evidence
50+
Publishers and conversion vendors participating in our Global Certified Accessible program
40,000+
Schools & districts served with our solutions.
Trends in education
46%
of working-age adults with learning differences are employed
82%
of Black or African-American and 77% of Hispanic or Latino 4th graders read below proficient levels.
85%
of the students we serve have learning differences.
Success stories
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How Bookshare Transformed a Family’s Learning Journey
Goldie is bright and curious, but dyslexia and being on the autism spectrum made reading feel like climbing a mountain every time she opened a book. Her mom, Faith, started looking for tools to help her daughter thrive academically. During a parent-teacher conference, the school librarian mentioned Bookshare as a resource worth looking into for…
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From Fading Vision to Full Access: Reclaiming the Joy of Reading with Bookshare
Growing up with peripheral vision loss, Angela had always experienced the world differently from her friends. Reading had been her refuge, where she could escape and explore. But everything changed in her freshman year, when her central vision faded. The letters that once came easily now blurred together, “Am I ever going to read a…
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Redwood Literacy Unlocks the Power of Bookshare
In an interview with the Redwood Literacy staff, Benetech asked a number of questions regarding digital literacy. Below are their answers with an overview of how the organization uses Bookshare to improve literacy among students. Redwood Literacy is an organization committed to offering top-notch literacy remediation to any student who needs it, regardless of how much…
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