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Benetech is ALL IN! New site. New era. Same mission: accessible education for ALL. Dive into the new Benetech.org + our national campaign: All In: Empowering Change for Education & Accessibility! Join the movement 👉 benetech.org #AllInForEveryLearner

Our CEO, Ayan Kishore, along with leaders Candace Brady and Matthew Yip, will be on-site connecting with partners and sharing our progress. Thank you, AWS, for championing impactful solutions. Learn more: aws.amazon.com/government-edu… #AWSImagine #Accessibility #AIforGood #Benetech

Schools are racing toward DOJ Title II digital accessibility deadlines — but only 14% of districts are close to ready (K-12 Dive). With compliance starting April 2026, now’s the time to act. See how Benetech BASE can help: benetech.org/education-acce…

From Frederick Douglass, who believed literacy was essential to freedom, to Shirley Chisholm, a former educator and lifelong advocate for education equity, their legacies remind us why accessible learning matters. #BlackHistoryMonth #Accessibility #Benetech

Access to learning doesn’t stop at books. On the latest AccessWorld podcast, Benetech CEO Ayan Kishore shares how Bookshare and what’s next with Bookshare+ are working to close those gaps — now and into 2026. Listen: music.amazon.com/podcasts/72bd6…

Some conversations stay with you. Our CEO Ayan Kishore joined BAM Radio Network to discuss access to advanced tech & AI skills—and who’s still being left behind as innovation accelerates. Huge thank you to @AWS 's Education Equity Initiative. Listen: bamradionetwork.com/track/preview-…

Thank you for making a real difference for Bookshare readers this year 💙 Did you know your gift may be eligible for an employer match? Many companies double donations—at no extra cost to you. Give: giving.benetech.org/campaign/73045…

Happy New Year 🎉 Wishing you a 2026 filled with new opportunities, positive momentum, and meaningful moments.

Let’s be honest… 2025 was a year. Through it all, Bookshare showed up for readers. Now, we’re preparing to launch Bookshare+—and your year-end gift can help open the next chapter. Give before the year ends 📖✨ 👉 giving.benetech.org/campaign/73045…

Merry Christmas and happy holidays 🎄 Wishing you a season filled with joy, love, and inspiration—and a bright year ahead.

As we close out 2025, thank you for your partnership and support. Because of you, more learners accessed the opportunities they deserve. Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. 💙 giving.benetech.org/campaign/73045…

Innovation, energy, and accessibility leadership were on full display at #AHG2025. From Title II readiness to AI-powered learning, here’s what stood out—and what it means for inclusive education. 🔗 benetech.org/inside-ahg-202… #Accessibility #A11y #EdTech

Congratulations to Michael Johnson, VP of Content at Benetech, on being named an Accessibility (a11y) Coach for the 1EdTech + WCET Accessibility Workshop Series. Proud to support leadership advancing digital accessibility across EdTech.

Today on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm that accessibility isn’t optional — it’s a right. We’re all in for creating pathways where every learner can thrive, participate, and lead. #IDPD2025 #AccessibilityForAll #Benetech

This Giving Tuesday, your gift can change a student’s life. Will found Bookshare after losing his eyesight — and has now read 3,000+ books, raised his grades, and found his voice. Donate: giving.benetech.org/campaign/73045… #GivingTuesday #BreakingBarriers

For Liam, Bookshare unlocked independence — and helped him thrive all the way to becoming a Villanova grad. Support Breaking Barriers: Helping Brilliance Shine and help more learners access reading. Donate today: ow.ly/VV5x50XuTY2 #AllInForEveryLearner

What has reading done for you? For Emmy-winning producer Mark Wolfe, it opened every door—from Hollywood to helping millions through Reading Rainbow. For 25 years, Benetech has ensured everyone can experience that same joy, Donate: giving.benetech.org/campaign/73045… #AllInForEveryLearner

Two new stories on the Benetech Blog! 💙✨ From Fading Vision to Full Access: Reclaiming the Joy of Reading with Bookshare: ow.ly/x0oc50XiFko How Bookshare Transformed a Family’s Learning Journey: ow.ly/E9Y350XiFkn #AccessibilityForAll #Bookshare #AllInForEveryLearner

Big news: Simon & Schuster is the first major U.S. publisher to earn Global Certified Accessibility (GCA) status — proving that accessibility built in from the start benefits readers and defines leadership. Learn more 👉 publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/di…

Excited to have Michael Johnson, VP of Content @Benetech, speaking at Redefining Accessible Publishing Webinar Event! 🗓️ Sept 17 | 11 AM ET 👉 Register: ow.ly/BuEy50WXLc4 #Accessibility #Publishing #EdTech

New op-ed by Jacqueline Rodriguez (@ncldorg) & Ayan Kishore (@Benetech): k12dive.com/news/why-congr… #SpecialEducation #IDEA #Inclusion