Jim Fruchterman (Benetech), "Making the Book Truly Accessible"

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Presentation "Making the Book Truly Accessible" by Jim Fruchterman of Benetech at O'Reilly Publishing Tools of Change Conference. Feb. 17, 2011

Excerpt: "People with disabilities want the dignity of being able to buy your book."

O'Reilly Tools of Change Conference site (2011): http://www.toccon.com/toc2011

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