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How to Design and Develop for Web Accessibility: A Workshop Summary
This workshop summary provides practical guidance for web developers and designers on implementing accessible web design practices, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and usability for all users.
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Breaking into Civic Tech
A blog/guide from Chris Kuang for those interested in learning more about civic tech.
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Introducing a new digital application for health care at VA
Less than 10% of applications for VA health care are submitted digitally. This article describes how the U.S. Digital Service partnered with the Health Eligibility Center to change that, making it possible for anyone with an internet connection to apply anytime, anywhere, from any device.
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User research is a team sport
User research requires working as a team, since it necessitates running sessions with participants, observing and moderating research sessions, analyzing and synthesizing results, as well as communicating results effectively.
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Better Language Translation Through Machine Learning: Everything I Wish I Knew 6 Months Ago
A discussion of lessons learned in the City of San José’s efforts to provide inclusive digital services for all residents through the San José 311 app.
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The Shift to Servant Leadership: How Federal Agencies Can Support States, Territories, and Communities After the Pandemic
A blog discussing how federal agencies can support states, territories, and communities after the pandemic.
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Story-driven experience research on pandemic unemployment
Dana Chisnell describes work leading a team of researchers to interview people from across the US on their experiences applying for unemployment and other benefits during the pandemic.
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Sharing Federal Digital Services with the Other Layers of Government
The U.S. and Canadian governments are both considering legislation to enable it.
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Platformland: Book Talk with Richard Pope
In this webinar, Richard Pope shares more about translating the ideas in his book, "Platformland," into practice.
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United States Digital Service Origins
This is an independent oral history archive documenting the founding and early development of the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) between 2009 and 2015.
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Obtaining Consent for User Research
Better designs should never come at the cost of another person’s wellbeing. Informed consent is a fundamental part of an ethical research program, which respects participants and protects them from harm.
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A list of open LLMs
These LLMs (Large Language Models) are all licensed for commercial use (e.g., Apache 2.0, MIT, OpenRAIL-M).