Benetech provides accessible digital content and technology solutions that enable equitable education for learners with diverse abilities. By partnering with local communities, the company has delivered over 20 million accessible books, empowering more than 1.5 million individuals to enhance their reading and learning opportunities.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Students with disabilities, such as blindness, low vision, dyslexia, and other reading barriers, often lack access to educational materials in formats they can use, hindering their learning and academic success. Traditional textbooks and learning resources are often inaccessible, creating a significant achievement gap.
Solution
Benetech's Bookshare is a digital library that provides accessible ebooks to individuals with reading barriers. The platform offers a vast collection of titles in formats like audio, braille, and large print, catering to diverse needs. By converting traditional text into accessible formats and partnering with publishers to promote "born accessible" content, Bookshare empowers students to engage with learning materials effectively. Benetech also offers training resources for educators to effectively utilize accessible content and integrate it into their teaching practices, promoting inclusive education.
Target Audience
The primary users are students with reading barriers (blindness, low vision, dyslexia, etc.), educators, and educational institutions seeking accessible learning materials.
Features
- Extensive digital library with nearly one million titles available in various accessible formats
- Content includes accessible STEM materials, teacher-created resources, and diverse voices
- Compatibility with assistive technology devices and software
- Training resources for educators on accessible content integration
- Global Certified Accessible (GCA) program to promote born-accessible content from publishers