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- Begin With Books
- Big Ideas@Berkeley 2014/15 Prize
- Big Ideas@Berkeley 2015/16 Prize
- Book Boost: Access for All Challenge
- EduApp4Syria Prize
- Enabling Writers Prize
- Grant Competition 2011
- Grant Competition 2014
- Leaders for Literacy
- No Lost Generation Summit Tech Prize
- Ready2Read Challenge
- Sign On For Literacy Prize
- Technology to Support Education in Crises & Conflict Prize
- Tracking & Tracing Books Prize
- UnrestrICTed Challenge
… results in Children with Disabilities and ekitabu.
Blog // September 20, 2021Creation of sign language storybooks expands world of reading and storytime to deaf children and their families
All Children Reading Grand Challenge’s Sign Language Storybook Cohort, including Disabled Persons Organizations, advances inclusive educationSign language in education is oft forgotten
Since most deaf children in low-resource settings start primary school with little or no language, the role of sign languages is essential for opening the pathway for progression in formal education.Digital Story Time
Interactive videos featuring sign language storybooks and reading comprehension questions.- Blog // December 11, 2020
All Children Reading Grand Challenge creates global standards for sign language storybook production
Developed in collaboration with RIT/NTID, the standards aim to spur sign language storybook creation in more locations and sign languages to support inclusive education - Blog // May 6, 2020
eKitabu seeks to transform the production of quality, accessible books in local languages of Africa
Begin With Books prize winner to scale past ACR GCD-funded projects to create 270 accessible books for children in Malawi. - Blog // April 28, 2020
eKitabu’s signed Digital Story Time included in Kenya Ministry of Education’s distance learning program
Daily TV and virtual broadcast of sign language stories funded by ACR GCD open opportunities for all children, including those who are deaf, to learn during the COVID-19 crisis. eKitabu advances in All Children Reading Grand Challenge prize to improve literacy outcomes for deaf children
eKitabu, Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID) and Manos Unidas will advance as finalists of the Sign On For Literacy prize.- Blog // February 5, 2019
Three innovators to field test solutions to improve literacy outcomes for deaf children in developing countries
Three innovations rose to the top of our Sign On For Literacy competition to source technology solutions that increase access to local sign languages. eKitabu launches Content Development Challenge
eKitabu in partnership with the Ministry of Education, UNICEF and other partners launched the Content Development Challenge (CDC) on 27th September 2018 during the Nairobi International Book Fair.- Blog // September 27, 2018
eKitabu embraces Kenya’s deaf community in prize-winning EdTech innovation
During International Week of the Deaf, Sign On For Literacy prize finalist eKitabu shares how technology is opening literacy and learning opportunities for deaf children across Kenya. Studio KSL
eKitabu's innovation that develops accessible early grade reading materials in Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) to support communication skills as a pathway to literacy for children who are deaf.eKitabu launches challenge for Kenyan Publishers for learners with disabilities
eKitabu in partnership with Ministry of Education, UNICEF and other partners launched a Content Development Challenge (CDC) to empower Kenyan publishers to develop quality reading materials for...Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Accessible EPUBS
eKitabu's toolkit helps publishers and others create accessible EPUBs with image descriptions, accessible navigation, dyslexic fonts, and optional sign language videos.eKitabu unveils challenge for Kenyan publishers through content development
Nasa leader Raila Odinga on Thursday attended the launch of eKitabu challenge targeting Kenyan publishers towards content development.eKitabu wins Phase One of Sign On for Literacy, a global competition for technology-based innovations to increase literacy among deaf children
All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development (ACR GCD) today announced the winners of the first phase of Sign On For Literacy.eKitabu wins All Children Reading Book Boost: Access for All Grand Challenge
As a Grand Prize Winner of the Book Boost: Access for All Challenge, eKitabu will help facilitate a transition to a sustainable, born accessible book chain in Kenya.- Blog // April 4, 2018
All Children Reading Announces eKitabu and SIL LEAD as Winners of Book Boost: Access for All Challenge
ACR GCD is pleased to announce two winners of the Book Boost: Access for All Challenge—eKitabu and SIL LEAD. Introduction to Studio KSL
Sign On For Literacy finalist eKitabu introduces Studio KSL, a local studio to document Kenyan Sign Language through a visual glossary and produce KSL videos for integration into accessible books.Nyle DiMarco Foundation shares importance of Sign On For Literacy competition
Donna DiMarco of the Nyle DiMarco Foundation shares the importance of deaf children having early access to sign language.Book Boost: Access For All Challenge Summary
Learn more about ACR GCD and Pearson's Project Literacy's Book Boost: Access for All Challenge that seeks to drive innovation in publishing to solve for gaps in quality, accessible book titles.
