Filling The Accessible Housing Gap For Disabled People Of Color
Next City
JULY 27, 2023
New developments are prioritizing affordable, accessible housing for a population that’s uniquely vulnerable to housing discrimination.
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How to balance Accessibility and Security in an AI world
Microsoft Public Sector
MARCH 27, 2024
With the recent announcements around Copilot, especially Copilot for Microsoft 365, many agencies are excited to adopt the new capabilities and unlock user productivity and accessibility. Before jumping in with Accessibility and Security discussion, I wanted to quickly review AI and Copilot to share why so many users are excited.
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A Plan for Access in Arkansas
GovLoop
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
An interview with Marty Sullivan, Director of the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts, and Tim Holthoff, Director of the Arkansas Court Information Systems Division Arkansas has long been a national leader in providing public access to court information. They wanted to embrace new technology to better support constituent access.
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Access to public records is 'deteriorating terribly'
GCN
OCTOBER 31, 2023
In a time when trust in state and local government is under siege, public access to information is particularly vital.
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The future of artificial intelligence in accessibility
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 16, 2023
AI is already playing a massive part in our lives; however, what role does artificial intelligence play in accessibility? Here, Mike Taylor, Senior Accessibility Analyst, Comms and Training Manager from the Digital Accessibility Centre explores When did you last use artificial intelligence (AI), and for what?
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Rural students’ access to Wi-Fi is in jeopardy as pandemic-era resources recede
GCN
APRIL 5, 2024
COMMENTARY | Internet access among rural students had begun to decline in 2022, putting them at significant educational disadvantage compared with their better-connected peers. This trend is likely to accelerate with the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program.
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How One Rural Town is Using Community Organizing for Fresh Food Access in Mississippi
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 4, 2024
Residents must drive to other cities to access basic grocery items. To address this food access issue, members of the community are organizing to explore possibilities for increasing food access in Utica via […] Source
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Feds calls on states to reevaluate unemployment benefit accessibility
GCN
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Access to unemployment has been declining and differs drastically across demographic groups. The Labor Department is urging states and territories to do something about it in new guidance.
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How to Increase Accessible and Equitable Public Engagement
Social Pinpoint
APRIL 21, 2024
Using digital engagement tools like Social Pinpoint, you can share information, create conversation spaces, and allow community members to provide feedback on their own time from wherever they can best access the information and interactive forums. Continuous engagement also opens the opportunity for non-project-based engagement.
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The Case for Accessible Communications Technology
GovLoop
DECEMBER 15, 2023
But the measure of an effective communications platform is how accessible it is for everyone to participate. Zoom in on Accessibility We all know what it’s like to feel excluded from a conversation. Special accessibility options make collaborative technology truly available to all employees, to both their gain and their organization’s.
Microsoft Windows 11 Speeds Access to Case Files for the Alabama Appellate Courts
State Tech Magazine
APRIL 8, 2024
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced employees in the Alabama appellate court system to work from home, they sometimes ran into roadblocks trying to access case files remotely. However, we wanted to improve our security, workflows and access.” Lunsford and his…
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A Plan for Access in Arkansas
GovLoop
JANUARY 9, 2024
An interview with Marty Sullivan, Director of the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts, and Tim Holthoff, Director of the Arkansas Court Information Systems Division Arkansas has long been a national leader in providing public access to court information. They wanted to embrace new technology to better support constituent access.
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Northwestern University Libraries make research more efficient, accessible with AWS Lambda
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 2, 2024
The current version of Serverless-IIIF uses AWS Lambda and Amazon CloudFront , along with Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) for image storage and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) for permissions. Because of the speed and responsiveness of Serverless-IIIF, all of these primary resources are now more accessible globally.
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How Accessible WiFi Drives Success In Local Education ?GovPilot
GovPilot
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
In an increasingly interconnected world, access to the internet has become synonymous with access to educational opportunities. Local government plays a pivotal role in addressing this disparity by implementing accessible WiFi infrastructure.
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Accessibility Fundamentals—Collaborating for Impact
Public Sector Future
MARCH 7, 2024
Rich joins host Olivia Neal to discuss how DWP has been embedding approaches to accessibility, including by partnering with Microsoft to build the accessibility skills of their employees, which in turn helps them to support jobseekers with disabilities to better use technology in gaining and retaining employment in an increasingly digital workplace.
Why do companies use biometric access control and authentication?
Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 20, 2023
As a result, companies are turning to biometric access control systems to bolster their security Biometric access control utilises unique physical or behavioural characteristics of individuals to grant or deny access to restricted areas, devices, or sensitive information. There’s an unending loop in the world of security.
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How Identity and Access Management Supports a Zero-Trust Environment
State Tech Magazine
APRIL 19, 2023
Identity and access management bundles two critical components of every organization’s security architecture: authentication, in which a user or computer proves its identity; and authorization, which maps users and groups to organizational assets, defining what level of access is allowed for every identified entity.
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Looking ahead: What has the pandemic taught us about online access?
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 26, 2022
Mike Taylor, Senior Accessibility Analyst, Comms and Training Manager at Digital Accessibility Centre , discusses online access and its benefits since COVID. Access to goods and services such as banking, shopping and education all took place remotely, and digital became the new normal rather than an option.
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Feds move to make gov websites more accessible to people with disabilities
GCN
APRIL 15, 2024
It’s the first time the federal government has ever issued rules clarifying how the more than 30-year-old Americans with Disabilities Act applies online. But the new rules come with a hefty price tag for state and local governments.
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Designing an Accessible and Equitable Experience for Constituents Accessing Unemployment Insurance
Government Technology Insider
JUNE 22, 2023
Research shows minorities, lower-income individuals and families, and other marginalized communities lack equal access to benefits. We’ve gathered some tips below for designing a more accessible and equitable experience for all users. The first is accessibility in a portal’s appearance, layout, and features.
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Advancing Health Access Through AI
GovLoop
JANUARY 12, 2024
For more real-life examples of responsible AI usage in healthcare, download this playbook, Advancing Health Access, Equity and Outcomes Through AI. This enabled them to shift resources, such as staff, ventilators and personal protective equipment, to the places — and patients — with the greatest need. Favorite
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Accessibility Lawsuits Are Bringing Slow But Steady Wins For Disabled City Residents
Next City
JULY 12, 2023
Lawsuits over inaccessible sidewalks, transit, libraries and other public infrastructure are costing cities millions. But for disabled people of color, they may be the only route to equity.
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Fact or Fallacy: Misconceptions Linger About Broadband Access for All
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2023
Still, misconceptions linger about state government programs designed to support universal broadband access. These plans use data and stakeholder input to identify and refine goals, recommend activities and detail implementation strategies. Let’s clear a few…
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Small Cities Unlock Potential with New Access to Data and Resident Input
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 28, 2023
Unfortunately, small cities face disadvantages when it comes to accessing this information. Community input and quality data help governments make better decisions, improve strategic planning, win grants, and achieve much more. Many towns need more staff, time, and funds to best invest in data collection and resident engagement.
Broadband equity means access and adoption, not just infrastructure rollouts
GCN
MARCH 8, 2023
Governments should not just install new infrastructure but ensure residents can take advantage of the access, experts say.
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Virginia transit agencies get access to planning software
GCN
JUNE 15, 2023
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation now provides all transit agencies across the commonwealth access to Via’s Remix transportation mapping and scheduling software.
In San Francisco, Accessibility Means Better Engagement for Everyone
GovLoop
MAY 18, 2023
For San Francisco to engage its diverse population, it needs to focus on accessibility. Walking the Walk In 2021, a comprehensive city survey of digital access and accessibility resulted in recommendations that could transform the participation of disabled, older and marginalized people in government programs.
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Is virtual care delivering on its promise of improving access?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 9, 2023
Although virtual-care adoption has substantially increased, healthcare organizations can pursue additional opportunities to reduce disparities in access.
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How Multi-Access Edge Computing Will Impact the Future of Smart Cities
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2023
As these requirements come into sharper focus, more government IT leaders are turning to multi-access edge computing. Today’s smart city investments must be future proofed to support ongoing innovation and to continue to deliver ROI on scarce public IT resources over time. Also known as MEC, this solution is an edge computing…
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San Diego Overhauls Websites to Boost Access to Vital Services
State Tech Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Two recent San Diego city website redesigns — for the San Diego Police Department and Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department — have put a spotlight on the importance of accessibility and usability of government websites.
New Federal Neighborhood Access and Equity Grants: Guidance for Local Leaders
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 4, 2023
Within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a unique and complementary Neighborhood Access and Equity Grants program for municipalities to consider as they work to improve mobility options and connections between neighborhoods in their community.
Privileged access: Understanding security inside out
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Mark Warren, Product Specialist at Osirium, explains why privileged access poses security issues in the public sector Government organisations are the backbone of the UK. Today, adversaries target individuals and endpoints much more frequently than systems and networks to secure the privileged access they require to devastate CNI.
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City-country mortality gap widens amid persistent holes in rural health care access
GCN
APRIL 9, 2024
As rural health services continue to erode, population health declines and mortality rates increase. That endangers local economies and employment, rural health experts say.
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In San Francisco, Accessibility Means Better Engagement for Everyone
GovLoop
DECEMBER 2, 2022
An interview with Deborah Kaplan, Deputy Director of Programmatic Access in the San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disability. For San Francisco to engage its diverse population, it needs to focus on accessibility. One issue the city faces in promoting accessibility is the independence of its agencies and departments.
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Virtual health for all: Closing the digital divide to expand access
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 16, 2023
Affordable broadband with wraparound support could expand access to cost-efficient virtual health for underserved communities. Seven actions could help state and local leaders unlock this opportunity.
Government still wrestles with digital equity, accessibility
GCN
MARCH 9, 2023
Agencies struggle to provide services for individuals with limited English, digital literacy issues and unreliable broadband or online access, a recent survey found.
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St. Louis University uses AWS to make big data accessible for researchers
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 11, 2024
Louis University ‘s (SLU) Sinquefield Center for Applied Economic Research (SCAER) required vast quantities of anonymized cell phone data in order to study the impacts of large-scale social problems like homelessness and access to healthcare. Finding a reliable data supplier was relatively simple.
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Raising the bar on accessibility for open-source public sector solutions
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 30, 2023
After this initial release, the Government Transformation Team (GTT) at AWS enlisted the help of the UK’s Digital Accessibility Centre (DAC), LevelAccess, and an internal AWS accessibility team to conduct accessibility audits to help our product team identify possible accessibility opportunities within the application.
Find Out Who and What Is Accessing Your Digital Assets
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 4, 2022
cloud-based services) can access each of those assets. There are two foundational parts of zero trust. The first is knowing what data and other digital assets you have and where they are. The other is knowing who and what (e.g., Cybersecurity practitioners are already painfully aware of how…
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No wrong doors: Making benefits easier to access
GCN
DECEMBER 7, 2023
When applying for benefits is too hard, families don’t get the support they need. Learning how users actually work through submitting an online application underscores how important user-centered design is to a program’s success.
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One state takes on youth mental health by streamlining access to services
GCN
JANUARY 30, 2024
For some families, it can take more than a decade to connect children to appropriate mental health resources once they show symptoms. Amid a growing youth mental health crisis, one state is developing an online portal to shave that wait time down.
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Re: Microsoft Copilot for Security and NIST 800-171: Access Control
Microsoft Public Sector
MARCH 8, 2024
Your detailed exploration of Microsoft Copilot for Security's role in assisting with NIST 800-171 Access Control requirements opened my eyes to the capabilities of AI in the cybersecurity realm. I learned how crucial AI-powered tools are for efficiently managing cybersecurity tasks, a boon for organizations juggling limited resources.
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Policies to expand access to psychedelics could be ‘short-sighted’
GCN
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
While research shows psychedelics’ potential to mitigate the effects of substance use disorders, observers warn states might be better off waiting for federal guidance before legalizing their use and possession.
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Is virtual care delivering on its promise of improving access?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 18, 2023
Although virtual-care adoption has substantially increased, healthcare organizations can pursue additional opportunities to reduce disparities in access.
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