Beneficent Technology, Inc.

Deepening the Impact of Bookshare for the Success of Students with Learning Disabilities

“This three-year grant of $200,000 will expand access and use rates for Bookshare, an extensive library of accessible texts.” Funds used specifically for Erie, Niagara, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket and Essex Counties.

CATEGORY: Programs & Services
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY (Western New York) and Eastern Massachusetts
AMOUNT: $200,000 over Three Years
YEAR AWARDED: 2016
WEBSITE: http://benetech.org/

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


Being Yourself is Good Enough

Through advocacy, education, and counseling, teen immigrants connected to Bridges from Borders are exposed to community-based tools that build confidence, provide a sense of belonging, and empower them to learn and grow on their journey toward mental wellbeing. As immigrants living in Western New York, these teens have some things in common; however, the intersection … Continued