How often do your contractors or internal staff create information deliverables, like reports, that you intend to put on the web? If you plan to make reports available through a link on website, then it becomes subject to Section 508 Provisions from 1194.22, 1194.31, and 1198.41(a) apply. 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications-Read… Read more »
There is an interesting trend happening in government social media circles… they are becoming less and less government and more and more social media. What am I talking about? It seems that social media giants and other private based tech companies are gobbling up government talent. According to the Washington Post Silicon Valley is becomingRead… Read more »
Hey GovLoopers – Some of you may not be aware of it but we have a GovLoop iphone app ( http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/govloop/id356284860?mt=8). Actually have had one for over a year. It’s been a pretty cool way to -Read the latest blogs and discussions on GovLoop -Read the latest news across government news channels Heck we evenRead… Read more »
In a few previous posts, I’ve shared some insights from “the kid next door”…who’s not really a kid, but a super bright young man at Wake Forest who’s now spending the semester down under. Check out his latest tips for being connected from anywhere. *************************************************************************************** Hey everyone, from the other side of the world! I’mRead… Read more »
I was speaking with a colleague the other day about one of the unpleasant side effects of business networking – the inevitable flood of phone call and email solicitations from aggressive salespeople looking to close a deal. This is hardly an effective way for anyone to grow their personal or professional network. To me, businessRead… Read more »
In my family, learning how to tell a story is a rite of passage. My Dad and my Aunt Rosie are fantastic. Typically dinner is a conversation between the two of them and everyone listening and laughing. It’s great. I wanted to share a story my Dad told me about always being prepared. So theRead… Read more »
For those of you who follow Section 508 and issues concerning the accessibility of technology for persons with disabilities, check out tomorrow’s Kojo Nnamdi show on NPR. In DC, that’s WAMU 88.5 at noon. Yours truly is on a panel talking about accessibility
Over the last few years, there have been an increasing number of public works departments, vendors, and organizations taking advantage of video sharing sites. This has been made possible by newer video cameras that now fit into a pocket and websites like YouTube. These new tools and technologies allow anyone to easily capture videos andRead… Read more »
Don’t Miss TECHEXPO’s Hiring Event at GovSec on Wednesday, March 30th! Interview for your new career at the TECHEXPO Hiring Event @ GovSec, the Exclusive Government Security Event. Bring many resumes and meet with hiring managers for hundreds of positions available in technology, cyber security, emergency response, homeland security, intelligence and more! Wednesday, March 30,Read… Read more »
I was absolutely pleased, humbled, honored, psyched… to be asked to team up with Alicia and Kris on the Social Gaming panel discussion on Tuesday afternoon. I love panel discussions that turn into brain dumps, and we share a very close rapport. I hope that experience resonated with the audience (physically and virtually in attendance).Read… Read more »