Topic: Communications
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Accessibility Hennepin County Writing Guide
Hennepin County's (MN) writing guide for County employees.
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Communications Unemployment Insurance Email Template Kit v1.0
This kit contains a collection of styles, components, and building blocks to quickly create action-forward emails for Unemployment Insurance programs within the U.S. An email library of 50+ examples are also provided for you to get started. Customize with your state logo and colors that are already in the file. Report of project is included.
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Human-Centered Design Accessible Numbers
Use the accessible numbers project to design services for people who need help with numbers.
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Communications City of Boston Paid Parental Leave Guide
Example Paid Parental Leave Guide from the City of Boston
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Communications City of Boston MBTA Passport Program Infographic
Infographic to publicize City of Boston Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) Passport Program
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Management Employee Highlight from the City of Boston
Employee highlight of Allen Young from the City of Boston's Public Works Department.
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Management Communications Announcing the City of Boston Visa Sponsorship Pilot Program
Communications sent to City of Boston employees announce the City's new Visa Sponsorship Pilot Program.
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Management Toward Sound, Explicit Theories of Change for Digital Service Teams
The Digital Service Network is publishing two essays to kick-start new (or super-charge existing) theories of change for government Digital Service teams.
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User Research The UI Lexicon Project
To better understand the problem and find potential solutions, the U.S. Department of Labor conducted an exploratory UI Lexicon research project.
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Communications Spanish plain language glossary of common Unemployment Insurance terms
This is a working list of plain language Spanish translations and recommended usage for common unemployment insurance terms. All content contained in this glossary has been tested and validated for readability and comprehension with Spanish speakers who have limited English proficiency.
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User Research When the “Wrong” Words Can Help People Find the Right Services
A short article appearing in the 3/14/23 edition of GovLoop by contributor Greg Jordan-Detamore from Code for America.
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Human-Centered Design Project Snapshot: Trauma-Informed Homelessness Service Interactions and Strategy
The report highlights a project to improve the Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services' (OHS) prevention and intake processes by implementing trauma-informed practices. In collaboration with staff, participants, and trauma experts, the project aimed to reduce distress for those accessing services while equipping staff with tools and training to better manage trauma-related interactions, creating a more supportive and empathetic service environment.