This blog post shares five key service design lessons from U.K. experts Lou Downe and Sarah Drummond, offering practical guidance for building more connected, user-centered government services in British Columbia.
The article discusses key takeaways from BenCon 2023, highlighting the importance of creating equitable and ethical public benefits technology. It emphasizes the need for tech solutions that address systemic inequalities, ensure accessibility, and promote inclusivity for underserved communities in accessing public services.
In this brief, APHSA outlines its commitment to addressing the causes of structural inequities by first illuminating structural root causes of race inequity within the context of human services. The brief outlines approaches to doing the intentional and systematic work that is required to counteract the structural barriers human services systems have fostered.
American Public Human Services Association (APHSA)
An event recap from one of FormFest 2024's breakout sessions featuring speakers from South Bend Indiana and others working on creating accessible legal forms.
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 research visualizes the complex emotional and clinical stages of the maternal mental health experience, from initial pregnancy through postpartum recovery and the return to work.
This Code for America article discusses how tax filing can be a powerful tool for economic justice, highlighting efforts to make the tax system more accessible and equitable for low-income individuals.
The Assessing Your WIC Certification Practices guide by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) provides state and local WIC agencies with a framework to evaluate and improve their certification and enrollment processes to enhance access and participation.