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Making Social Media Content as Accessible as Possible

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Scott Horvath

Most everyone has heard of Section 508, the requirement that federal electronic information technology must be accessible to those with disabilities. Section 508 applies to more than is commonly understood, however. It applies to all online content that is created by th... More »

Mobile Technology Forces Exploration of Bring Your Own Device

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Pat Fiorenza

Agencies have been tasked to provide employees with the ability to work where, how, and when they desire. Emerging technology that connects people to resources can transform the workplace. With employee mobility transitioning from an amenity to a necessity in today's... More »

Science Radio App Brings On-Demand Programming Worldwide

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Laurie Modena Howell

There's an old saying in radio: If no one is calling to complain, then nobody is listening. So when Science360 Radio received a phone call from someone who was upset because she suddenly could no longer access the online radio channel, that was, oddly, a good thing. I... More »

Social Media Matures into Viable, Valuable Communications Tool

Andrew Krzmarzick

Recent trends in the use of social media and mobile technology have given governments fresh opportunities to engage and educate a diverse array of citizens. Sixty-nine percent of adults in the United States were using social networks as of August 2012, according to... More »

Successfully Managing Federal Rightsizing Initiatives

Tim Winchell

Federal managers can anticipate mission changes, organizational restructuring, and austere budgets in fiscal year 2013 and beyond. The challenge will be to incorporate these into headquarters-mandated mission changes while creating and maintaining high-performing subord... More »