Haben Girma, the deafblind woman who conquered Harvard Law, uses her personal journey and expertise to advocate for equal opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Published September 12, 2019
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Published September 3, 2019
Spy on the Bookshare Book Club’s September Selection
Welcome again to the Bookshare Book Club! Each month, Bookshare staff will choose a book for members to read before hosting a discussion near the end of the month. The conversation will take place on Bookshare Twitter, using the hashtag #BKSBookClub, and also via Zoom webinar. While we have created this club with adult Bookshare members in mind, everyone is welcome to join, including non-Bookshare members. September’s book will be American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson. Marie Mitchell is stuck in a boys’ club at the FBI, passed over for promotions and instead saddled with paperwork. When she’s considered for a…
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Published August 29, 2019
#BeReady: How Assistive Technology Helps Students with Learning Differences Read Independently
Amy Ratajczak, a speech-language pathologist, explains how assistive technology helps students with reading comprehension, decoding, and fluency so they can access grade-level text independently.
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Published August 26, 2019
Bookshare Busts through Reading Barriers!
Do you have students with reading barriers like dyslexia, low vision, or cerebral palsy? Are you looking for books in alternate formats like audio, large print, or braille? Join us for a free webinar on resources for students with dyslexia or visual or physical disabilities who need reading accommodations.
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Published August 14, 2019
#BeReady: Back-to-School Tips to Make Classrooms Inclusive
Back to school is here! As you organize your classroom, create lesson plans, and distribute books, remember to consider the needs of students with learning differences. Learn ways that your classroom can be inclusive for all types of learners.
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Published August 9, 2019
The Benetech Intern Experience: Arthi Chandra
Community college student Arthi Chandra is one of two Benetech summer interns assisting the Bookshare Operations team and creating a resource for students with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to college.
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Published August 9, 2019
The Benetech Intern Experience: Kevin Leong
High school student Kevin Leong is one of two Benetech summer interns assisting the Bookshare Operations team and creating a resource for students with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to college.
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Published August 1, 2019
Stick Your Nose in the Bookshare Book Club’s August Selection
Welcome again to the Bookshare Book Club! Each month, Bookshare staff will choose a book for members to read before hosting a discussion on the last Friday of the month. The conversation will take place on Bookshare Twitter, using the hashtag #BKSBookClub, and via Zoom webinar. While we have created this club with adult Bookshare members in mind, everyone is welcome to join, including non-Bookshare members. August’s book will be Baby, You’re Gonna Be Mine by Kevin Wilson. A collection of ten short stories, Baby, You’re Gonna Be Mine explores family and relationship dynamics through Halloween costumes, road trips, and…
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Published July 24, 2019
Adding My Voice to the Nation’s Blind
Allison Hilliker, a Bookshare team member, shares learning opportunities and resources from the 2019 National Federation of the Blind Convention in Las Vegas.
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Published July 10, 2019
How Do Books Get Into Bookshare?
Books get added to the Bookshare collection two ways. Ninety percent come directly in a digital feed from our 850 publisher partners. The remainder are added by request through a manual chop/scan/proof process.
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