Discoveries

Discoveries

OASIS National News, April 2014

OASIS earns Charity Navigator 4-Star rating

Charity Navigator 4-star ratingThe OASIS Institute has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. “The OASIS Institute’s coveted four-star rating puts it in a very select group of high-performing charities,” according to Ken Berger, President and CEO, Charity Navigator. “Out of the thousands of nonprofits Charity Navigator evaluates, only one out of four earns 4 stars – a rating that demands great rigor, responsibility and commitment to openness. OASIS supporters should feel confident that their hard earned dollars are being used efficiently and responsibly.” Learn more about what the rating means for donors at oasisnet.org/give.

Introducing an easy new way to give

You asked and we listened! OASIS now offers you the ability to make monthly and quarterly gifts online. Gifts can be made through credit cards or bank withdrawal using the highest security measures possible. Visit oasisnet.org/give to learn more about Sustainer Giving.

New Connections video shows fun with technology

Connections VideoHow do I email a picture? What’s Bluetooth? Is WiFi safe?
 
Our new video shows students and instructors involved in OASIS Connections tackling these questions  having fun learning to use smart phones, tablets and PCs. View the video and share with friends and family who may be interested – sessions are available in cities across the nation. It’s technology training for your world!

On our blog:
Five questions to help you find your next volunteer role

Its National Volunteer Month, and Pat Gilbert, Director of Civic Engagement Director, suggests these questions to help find the right volunteer role for you.
 
The new OASIS blog will draw on the experience and knowledge of our volunteers, instructors and staff to bring you great tips on health, nutrition, travel, technology, arts and more. Some other new topics include: Interested in being a guest blogger? Find out more.

M-Enabling Summit to showcase accessible mobile technology

M-Enabling Summit - June 9-10The M-Enabling Summit, the leading conference devoted to accessible and assistive mobile technology, will be held in Washington, D.C. on June 9-10, 2014. OASIS is a supporting organization.

The Summit, organized in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission, covers topics in education, senior services, rehabilitation, travel and transportation, smart homes and emergency response. Check out leading solutions for physical, visual, hearing and speech impairments. To see the full agenda and register, visit m-enabling.com. A limited supply of free tickets to the Showcase Expo is available from the OASIS Institute; email avandevelde@oasisnet.org to request tickets.


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