A comprehensive survey-based analysis of Boston residents’ access to internet, devices, and digital skills, with a focus on equity across priority populations including low-income households, seniors, immigrants, and formerly incarcerated individuals.
This report shines a light on all the efforts that keep Open Data running, raises awareness about the latest information available from the City, and provides a glimpse into the upcoming changes and additions to our platform.
A toolkit that outlines seven practical steps for government agencies to build or strengthen a communications program aligned with audience needs and organizational goals.
This article explores innovative strategies to improve access to public benefits by reducing administrative barriers and leveraging technology for a more user-friendly experience.
A practical, research-based handbook from The Lab @ DC that teaches public servants how to redesign confusing government forms through user-centered, evidence-based design methods.
A comprehensive report outlining a student-led strategy to improve access to mental health supports through prevention, early intervention, and treatment across schools and community partners.
ACCESS NYC aims to increase the accessibility and convenience of discovering and enrolling in government benefits. These patterns support this work by defining the UI and behavior that New Yorkers experience as they use the site.
This study describes the potential of human-centered design principles to identify burdens, reducing the effects of what we label as administrative checkpoints.