Benetech's Literacy Program has already built the world’s leading reading machine for the blind, developed the nation’s largest digital library for the disabled, and in the process, grown into being a leading learning disability reading technology provider. We are continuing to expand our horizons with the delivery of literacy solutions that ensure people at every level of the global pyramid can read and have access to books.

Bookshare.org is a subscription-based digital library that provides instant, independent access to books and newspapers — opening up a whole new world of reading for people with print disabilities. Learn more about Bookshare.org.

 

Route 66 Literacy is a web-based learning environment featuring age-appropriate, beginning level reading and writing activities for adolescents with severe speech and physical impairments. Learn more about Route 66 Literacy.

Benetech is promoting literacy to underserved groups:

• 44 million people (21% - 23%) of the American adult population lack basic literacy skills*
• 5 million school-age children in the U.S. have learning disabilities†
• 800,000+ students in the U.S. have moderate to severe disabilities†
• 10 million Americans are blind or visually impaired
• 95% of print publications are unavailable to print-disabled children and adults
   
  SOURCES:
  * National Adult Literacy Survey
  † US Department of Education

• Donate to specific Benetech literacy initiatives
  
• Volunteer to help in a variety of ways
  
• Partner with Benetech to leverage your resources

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