These three tips help students with learning differences benefit from accommodations and online resources that accelerate learning during the “great catch up.”
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Published April 21, 2021
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Published April 5, 2021
Seeing (and Hearing) is Believing: Bookshare’s Audio Support Unlocks Door to Reading
Bruce Alter, Oregon physical therapist and AT consultant, shares insights for fast-tracking students to get accessible ebooks and reading accommodations with support from Bookshare
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Published April 7, 2020
Rethinking Reading
Assistive technology, accessible ebooks, and reading support tools help students with reading challenges interact with text in a meaningful way.
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Published November 5, 2019
What’s Your Favorite Book?
Readers from far and wide are sharing the #BooksBeloved that touched them, taught them something, made them laugh, or launched them into other worlds. By sharing, we can raise the importance of books and the need to make them accessible to all. Join the conversation and tell us your favorite book.
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Published October 29, 2019
#BooksBeloved: Celebrating the Magic of Books
From October 28 to November 15, we invite the Bookshare community and book lovers all over the world to share their favorite books and the role these books have played in their lives. Our goal is to raise awareness of the importance of books and access to them for all, including people with disabilities.
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Published October 1, 2019
I Haven’t Overcome My Dyslexia. I’m Harnessing It.
For Junia Howell, PhD, dyslexia is not something to overcome, but something to embrace, harness, and celebrate. Learn how she uses technology and resources like Bookshare to leverage her capabilities and shine.
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Published September 25, 2019
Celebrating 15 Million Books Delivered
Today we are celebrating an exciting milestone for impact at Benetech: we have delivered 15 million books to people with reading barriers through the Bookshare online library service and network. That’s 15 million books that users found and accessed through Bookshare that they would not otherwise have been able to read. And it’s not just about the number of books, but what these books enable people to do: pursue an education, develop professional skills, find employment, and participate in their communities. We’d like to celebrate and thank the entire community that has made this momentous milestone possible. To Bookshare’s Community…
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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 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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Published June 20, 2019
Georgia Keeps Library Patrons Engaged with Bookshare’s Accessible Ebook Library
Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS) offers free Bookshare memberships with access to 730,000 books for eligible patrons with disabilities.
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