Resource Format: Standards + Guidance
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Equitable Name Test
An open source list of names and considerations for names to make systems more equitable.
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European Digital Identity
This website provides information on the European Union's efforts to develop an EU Digital Identity.
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The Federal government is redesigning how it delivers services
Article announcing five new projects by the Office of Management and Budget that will improve experiences the public has with the government during significant movements in their lives. These “life experience” projects are at the center of a new model for how the Federal Government should better design and deliver benefits, services, and programs to the American people during the moments in their lives that matter most.
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How to Use the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
USWDS provides principles, guidance, and code to help you design and build accessible, mobile-friendly government websites and digital services.
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How Well Insured are Job Losers? Efficacy of the Public Safety Net
This resource is a research paper examining the role of the public safety net in insuring job losers against income loss, analyzing which government programs provide financial support and how benefits vary based on pre-job loss income levels.
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7 Ways to Ignite User-Centered Design at Your Agency
Some tips for success when introducing user-centered design (UCD) to your organization.
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Engaging People with Lived Experience to Improve Federal Research, Policy, and Practice
This webpage links to materials ASPE has prepared as it leads work on how federal agencies and programs can meaningfully and effectively engage people with lived experience.
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ID Verification Controls Simulator
This simulator, created by the Joint Financial Management and Improvement Program (JFMIP), allows users to model program performance for a hypothetical government program, based on different identity verification decisions. The simulator illustrates concepts from the JFMIP report on payment integrity.
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Why Framing Matters: Ways to Move Forward
Effective framing strategies can improve public understanding and support for human services by emphasizing broader systemic impacts.
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Digital.gov Research Resources
Resources from Digital.gov on research
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IRS Direct File Pilot Program Filing Season 2024 After Action Report
The IRS Direct File Pilot Program After Action Report evaluates the 2024 pilot of a free, government-run tax filing system, assessing taxpayer participation, user experience, and potential for future expansion.
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How to Protect Government Data with Privacy-Enhancing Technology
This guide introduces privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and provides practical guidance for government agencies on selecting and implementing them to securely use, share, and protect sensitive data.