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- name: Setup Ruby
uses: ruby/setup-ruby@ee2113536afb7f793eed4ce60e8d3b26db912da4 # v1.127.0
with:
ruby-version: "3.1.1" # Not needed with a .ruby-version file
ruby-version: "3.2.2" # Not needed with a .ruby-version file
bundler-cache: true # runs 'bundle install' and caches installed gems automatically
cache-version: 0 # Increment this number if you need to re-download cached gems

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already experienced with worsening severe storms, extreme heat waves, drought, and wildfires have been exacerbated by
racial injustice, economic injustice, and acutely unfair pollution burden.

![Photograph of wind turbines sitting on rolling, green hills. A blue sky and clouds are in the background.](2022-04-27-tackling-the-climate-crisis-with-open-source-img/CAOcvA.png)
![Photograph of wind turbines sitting on rolling, green hills. A blue sky and clouds are in the background.](2022-04-27-tackling-the-climate-crisis-with-open-source-img/CAOcvA.jpg)

At the U.S. Digital Service, some of our talented teammates are hard at work trying to reduce the injustices of the
climate crisis.
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This is where we have been eager and committed to help. Together with the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), USDS
is building the [Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool](https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/).

![A screenshot of the website for the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. The background of the site is white and “Explore the tool” is typed above an interactive map of the United States. Below the screenshot, “We partnered with the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality to launch the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool”](2022-04-27-tackling-the-climate-crisis-with-open-source-img/iEmnFA.png)
![A screenshot of the website for the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. The background of the site is white and “Explore the tool” is typed above an interactive map of the United States. Below the screenshot, “We partnered with the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality to launch the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool”](2022-04-27-tackling-the-climate-crisis-with-open-source-img/iEmnFA.jpg)

Using a methodology determined by CEQ, in collaboration with other federal agencies and departments, this tool collects
data from 13 different sources to create a definition of disadvantaged communities for the purposes of the Justice40
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title: "A quick guide to inclusive design"
dateline_str: "Aug 15, 2022"
readtime_str: "9"
byline_str: "By Suzanne Chapman - UX designer, researcher, and content strategist at USDS"
byline_str: "Suzanne Chapman - UX designer, researcher, and content strategist at USDS"
permalink: /news-and-blog/a-quick-guide-to-inclusive-design-31ef2c
---

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Understanding the range of contexts our users come from is key to designing quality government digital experiences.

![Navy blue stars cover a dark blue background. Text reads “Everyone benefits from inclusive design,” with “everyone benefits from” in white and “inclusive design” in yellow. “Everyone benefits” is italicized. There is a bright blue stripe down the left edge of the image.](2022-08-15-a-quick-guide-to-inclusive-design-img/F1V5Ug.png)
![Navy blue stars cover a dark blue background. Text reads “Everyone benefits from inclusive design,” with “everyone benefits from” in white and “inclusive design” in yellow. “Everyone benefits” is italicized. There is a bright blue stripe down the left edge of the image.](2022-08-15-a-quick-guide-to-inclusive-design-img/F1V5Ug.jpg)

## We have many different users with many different, and often evolving, needs

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**It’s always nice to end with a quote, so here’s one from a user research participant to one of our designers:**

_“As a disabled Veteran it means \_a lot_ to me that this type of site is being built up for us! It already appears to be
_“As a disabled Veteran it means a lot to me that this type of site is being built up for us! It already appears to be
more user-friendly [than the old site] and that is going to be so helpful for the older, disabled Veterans, like my
father. He is constantly asking me for help. I can start sending him to this site now. Thank _you_ for this
opportunity to help.”\_
father. He is constantly asking me for help. I can start sending him to this site now. Thank you for this
opportunity to help.”_

## Learn more about inclusive design via these helpful resources:

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_The_ [_Veterans Health Administration_](https://www.va.gov/health/) _is America’s largest integrated health care
system, providing care at more than 1,200 facilities across the country and serving nine million Veterans annually._

![A young man with dark brown skin wears a United States Air Force uniform and stands in the streets of New York City flanked by fellow airmen for the Veterans Day Parade in 2018.](2022-11-10-meeting-veterans-where-they-are-with-accessible-mobile-tech-img/cmJyOg.png)
![A young man with dark brown skin wears a United States Air Force uniform and stands in the streets of New York City flanked by fellow airmen for the Veterans Day Parade in 2018.](2022-11-10-meeting-veterans-where-they-are-with-accessible-mobile-tech-img/cmJyOg.jpg)
<small>U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamar Jackson, a United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, marches in the Veterans Day Parade in New York, Nov. 11, 2018. The Honor Guard performed in the parade to honor Veterans and to
inspire, recruit, and retain future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy). Original
public domain image from [Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/31994342348/).</small>
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# partial path to image
carousel_image: /news-and-blog/2023-03-29-reducing-burden-of-child-care-assistance-applications-img/carousel-reducing-burden-card.jpg
# accessibility text for image
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carousel_image_alt_text: "Photograph of two women and two young children playing at a table covered in wooden blocks. Text overlaid on the image reads 'Reducing child care assistance burdens for families.'"
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permalink: /news-and-blog/reducing-burden-of-child-care-assistance-applications-e595d4
---

![Photograph of two women and two young children playing at a table covered in wooden blocks. Text overlaid on the image reads "Reducing child care assistance burdens for families."](2023-03-29-reducing-burden-of-child-care-assistance-applications-img/8HnacQ.png)
![Photograph of two women and two young children playing at a table covered in wooden blocks. Text overlaid on the image reads "Reducing child care assistance burdens for families."](2023-03-29-reducing-burden-of-child-care-assistance-applications-img/8HnacQ.jpg)

Nearly one million American families benefit from federally funded child care assistance. But it’s often difficult for
families to navigate an application process that can be confusing and unnecessarily hard, and for staff working in
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Designers also tested the new application with real families to see where they got stuck or where they had questions,
which informed the Model Application.

![Graphic image of large text that reads "USDS Value: Design with users, not for them."](2023-03-29-reducing-burden-of-child-care-assistance-applications-img/g6RgdQ.png)
![Graphic image of large text that reads "USDS Value: Design with users, not for them."](2023-03-29-reducing-burden-of-child-care-assistance-applications-img/g6RgdQ.jpg)

In [keeping with our value](/mission#our-values) to “design with users, not for them,” we made sure to not only speak
with families and states during the research phase, but to also continually involve them in the design process and show
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carousel_image_alt_text: "USDSer Bill Chapman wears a backpack standing at a cliff overlook with crashing waves."
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_In this series, you’ll hear stories from USDSers and learn why they decided to join, why they stay, and how their work is making an impact for Americans._

![Text: I start every day knowing I have an opportunity to make a difference to a lot of people. — Bill Chapman, Engineer, U.S. Digital Service. Photo of man with sunglasses on his head on a cliffside overlooking a coast.](2023-04-07-why-we-serve-bill-chapman-img/V3U7OQ.png)
![Text: I start every day knowing I have an opportunity to make a difference to a lot of people. — Bill Chapman, Engineer, U.S. Digital Service. Photo of man with sunglasses on his head on a cliffside overlooking a coast.](2023-04-07-why-we-serve-bill-chapman-img/V3U7OQ.jpg)

## What led you to become an engineer at USDS?

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This project helped me gain valuable experience with our project teams and contributed to the organization’s long-term
sustainability and capacity to allocate resources across various initiatives.

![Photograph of USDS intern Sam Feudo in front of the White House while participating in the White House Easter Egg roll.](2023-05-17-why-we-serve-sam-feudo-img/7MTRpQ.png)
![Photograph of USDS intern Sam Feudo standing in front of the West Wing of the White House.](2023-05-17-why-we-serve-sam-feudo-img/7MTRpQ.jpg)

## What’s your sales pitch for USDS?

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title: "Why we’re designing government to work better and smarter for families"
dateline_str: "Jun 13, 2023"
readtime_str: "6"
byline_str: "By Maya Uppaluru Mechenbier, Allison Abbott, Alex Bornkessel, Alana Buroff, and Phoebe Brauer"
byline_str: "Maya Uppaluru Mechenbier, Allison Abbott, Alex Bornkessel, Alana Buroff, and Phoebe Brauer"
permalink: /news-and-blog/why-were-designing-government-to-work-better-and-smarter-for-families-dee5c2
---

_This blog is part one in a four-part series that highlights our work on [Having a Child and Early Childhood Life Experience](https://www.performance.gov/cx/life-experiences/having-a-child-and-early-childhood-for-low-income-families/)._

![Photograph of a mother and father sitting with their young daughter. The daughter is touching their mother's nose while the father is looking on smiling.](2023-06-13-why-were-designing-government-to-work-better-and-smarter-for-families-img/ws01Qg.png)
![Photograph of a mother and father sitting with their young daughter. The daughter is touching their mother's nose while the father is looking on smiling.](2023-06-13-why-were-designing-government-to-work-better-and-smarter-for-families-img/ws01Qg.jpg)

For any parent, carrying and delivering a child is one of the most life changing experiences they will go through. And
yet, the stresses and burdens are more difficult for low-income families. Too often, parents have to navigate a tangled
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of important tasks such as checking benefits, booking appointments, messaging healthcare providers, and looking at lists of VA payments.

Since its launch, over one-million Veterans have used the app, and it’s garnered nearly perfect ratings in the app
store, with over 80,000 five-star reviews. _Find out more about this project [on our blog](/blog/meeting-veterans-where-they-are-with-accessible-mobile-tech)._
store, with over 80,000 five-star reviews. _Find out more about this project [on our blog](meeting-veterans-where-they-are-with-accessible-mobile-tech-fba73d)._

## 3. Reducing the burden of child care assistance applications

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Assistance Application, which will help reduce burdens and break down the barriers for families that need child care
assistance.

_Read more about this work [on our blog](/blog/reducing-burden-of-child-care-assistance-applications) and in [our projects](https://www.usds.gov/projects/acf)._
_Read more about this work [on our blog](reducing-burden-of-child-care-assistance-applications-e595d4I did ) and in [our projects](https://www.usds.gov/projects/acf)._

## 4. Helping the government smartly buy technology

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This supports ongoing work to ensure that Government can appropriately support the communities and people most
negatively impacted by the changing climate.

_Read more about this program and our work [on our blog](/blog/tackling-the-climate-crisis-with-open-source)._
_Read more about this program and our work [on our blog](tackling-the-climate-crisis-with-open-source-00a52a)._
/news-and-blog/

## 8. Designing programs to help new parents

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- The **Federal Notification Service** helps families stay connected to Government services at crucial moments (e.g.,
when it’s time to enroll or renew benefits) through text messages.

_Learn more about this work [on our blog](/blog/why-were-designing-government-to-work-better-and-smarter-for-families)
_Learn more about this work [on our blog](why-were-designing-government-to-work-better-and-smarter-for-families-dee5c2)
and [Performance.gov](https://www.performance.gov/cx/life-experiences/having-a-child-and-early-childhood-for-low-income-families/)._

## 9. Agency transformation: Helping the CDC become more pandemic-ready
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_Learn more about this work on [CDC’s website](https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/pdfs/prime_1-sheet_single-page.pdf)._

![A brown thumb and index finger holding small cards that read: The greatest good, for the greatest number of people, in the greatest need.](2023-08-11-usds-marks-nine-years-of-transforming-government-services-img/fXIOSg.png)
![A brown thumb and index finger holding small cards that read: The greatest good, for the greatest number of people, in the greatest need.](2023-08-11-usds-marks-nine-years-of-transforming-government-services-img/fXIOSg.jpg)

And this is just a sampling of the diverse work we engage in daily.

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# Carousel (Edit this)
carousel_title: "Solutions by Families, for Families"
carousel_summary: "How we’re working with people across the country to pilot new ways of supporting families during the critical early years — By Maya Uppaluru Mechenbier, Alana Buroff, Alex Bornkessel, Allison Abbott, and Whitney Robinson This blog is part two in a …"
carousel_summary: "How we’re working with people across the country to pilot new ways of supporting families during the critical early years of childhood."
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title: "Solutions by Families, for Families"
dateline_str: "Oct 16, 2023"
readtime_str: "13"
byline_str: "By Maya Uppaluru Mechenbier, Alana Buroff, Alex Bornkessel, Allison Abbott, and Whitney Robinson"
byline_str: "Maya Uppaluru Mechenbier, Alana Buroff, Alex Bornkessel, Allison Abbott, and Whitney Robinson"
permalink: /news-and-blog/solutions-by-families-for-families-4b8150
---

_This blog is part two in a four-part series that highlights our work on [Having a Child and Early Childhood Life Experience](https://www.performance.gov/cx/life-experiences/having-a-child-and-early-childhood-for-low-income-families/). You can read the first post, “Why We’re Designing Government to Work Better and Smarter for Families” on [our blog](/blog/why-were-designing-government-to-work-better-and-smarter-for-families)._
_This blog is part two in a four-part series that highlights our work on [Having a Child and Early Childhood Life Experience](https://www.performance.gov/cx/life-experiences/having-a-child-and-early-childhood-for-low-income-families/). You can read the first post, “Why We’re Designing Government to Work Better and Smarter for Families” on [our blog](why-were-designing-government-to-work-better-and-smarter-for-families-dee5c2)._

![A close-up photograph of a woman holding an infant’s hand.](2023-10-17-solutions-by-families-for-families-img/Lt2nwA.png)
![A close-up photograph of a woman holding an infant’s hand.](2023-10-17-solutions-by-families-for-families-img/Lt2nwA.jpg)

[Human-centered design](https://www.performance.gov/cx/hcd/) (HCD) is a problem-solving method that prioritizes
research and collaborative creativity to develop solutions for people’s needs.
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work. Brought together by the Customer Experience Executive Order, teams are tackling the extraordinary challenge of
modernizing and implementing government services that are simple, accessible, easy to use, and equitable for families._

_Read the team’s first post, “Why We’re Designing Government to Work Better and Smarter for Families” on [our blog](/blog/why-were-designing-government-to-work-better-and-smarter-for-families)._
_Read the team’s first post, “Why We’re Designing Government to Work Better and Smarter for Families” on [our blog](why-were-designing-government-to-work-better-and-smarter-for-families-dee5c2)._
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project_page: true

# Carousel (Edit this)
carousel_title: "Continuously Improving SSA.gov"
carousel_title: "Continuously improving SSA.gov"
carousel_summary: "The Social Security Administration is building on the momentum from their partnership with the U.S. Digital Service by implementing iterative research, best practices, and a data-informed approach to ensure the website is usable and useful."
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# Carousel (Edit this)
carousel_title: "Preparing for the Next Pandemic While Building Tech for COVID-19"
carousel_title: "Preparing for the next pandemic while building tech for COVID-19"
carousel_summary: "We worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to quickly create and scale technology programs that digitize and share infectious disease test results in real-time."
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$ rvm list
ruby-3.0.5 [ x86_64 ]
=* ruby-3.1.3 [ x86_64 ]
$ rvm install ruby-3.1.1
$ rvm install ruby-3.2.2
[...]
$ bundle install
[...]
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