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Suddenly Virtual: Accessibility in a Virtual Environment
(2020-06)
Part of an ongoing series, Suddenly Virtual Toolkit, the Heldrich Center has identified tools being utilized by public workforce programs to address the needs of people with disabilities as they access virtual services.
Toward Fairness in AI for People with Disabilities: A Research Roadmap
(2019-07)
Improving the lives of people with disabilities is a motivator for many state-of-the-art AI systems, such as automated speech recognition tools that can caption videos for people who are deaf and hard of hearing, or language ...
Federal Government Allows Use of TANF, SNAP E&T, WIOA Funds to Support Digital Inclusion
(2020-06-24)
New guidance from the federal government can help skills advocates to improve digital access and equity for adult learners and workers. In particular, several federal agencies have clarified how existing policies can be ...
VR 100 Series: Partnerships that Make a Difference
(2020-06-26)
On June 25, 2020, RSA showcased two partnerships that enable individuals with disabilities to benefit from advances in technology. - a decades-long partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration ...
Buy IT! - Your Guide for Purchasing Accessible Technology
(2017-09-14)
Online resource that helps employers and their purchasing staff build accessibility and usability into their information and communication technology (ICT) procurement processes. Brought to you by the Partnership on ...
Making Online Learning Active
(2020-07-06)
We are often so fixated on online learnings shortcomings that we slight its unique advantages. Students can have anytime, anywhere access to class materials. We can make a wealth of primary sources and data readily available ...
Checklist of Requirements for Federal Websites and Digital Services
(2020-07-14)
The webpage provides a listing of relevant laws, policies, and regulations for federal agencies regarding websites and digital services.
Ramping up Effective Virtual Service Delivery
(2020-07)
Maher & Maher identified high-level steps for helping clients move to virtual learning platforms and service delivery, and responding strategically to changing economic and workforce conditions. They are sharing their ...
Barriers to Social Services Fuel Racial Inequality
(2020-08-10)
With a few changes to existing systems, human-centered technology can help counter the racial bias embedded in the social safety net by creating more opportunity for people of color to access services digitally.
Government Wants Some Straight Talk About Chatbots
(2020-08-24)
The AI-driven technology helped states and localities deal with overloaded hotlines during the pandemic. But it will have to do more than answer simple questions if it's going to be truly effective.