The Beneblog is a weblog by Benetech CEO Jim Fruchterman, on issues and ideas that affect the application of technology to unmet social needs.

Posted 08/15/2010:
Travel Tips for Social Entrepreneurs

I'm just wrapping up a week of conversation on Social Edge, entitled Travel Tips for Social Entrepreneurs. I'm fascinated not only with the big questions in the social ...


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Bookshare Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with Free Membership Offer

July 26th, 2010, Palo Alto, CA — In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Bookshare announces a free membership opportunity for all Americans with qualifying print disabilities, regardless of age or student status. With this offer, Bookshare celebrates the huge strides forward towards inclusion and equality for Americans with disabilities resulting from this act.

"We'd love to see seniors, veterans, and other adults with print disabilities experience the joy of accessible reading," said Jim Fruchterman, CEO of Benetech, the nonprofit organization that operates Bookshare. "I'm honored to have been invited to the White House today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ADA with President Obama."

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