Heidi Hall

Governments don't choose platforms lightly. They need security that's battle-tested, accessibility baked in from the ground up, full data sovereignty, and zero vendor lock-in. Drupal partners and contributors working in the public sector are powering democracy and keeping services accessible to every citizen - and the proof is in the work. Share this with someone who should know what Drupal can do. 👇

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Want a clearer picture of broadband access in your county? We’ve added a new data visualization to AZ-1 that makes it easier to see how connectivity, devices, and access vary across Arizona, county by county. Each profile brings together key data points like: ➡️ Internet availability and speeds ➡️ Households without internet or computers ➡️ Covered populations These profiles build on earlier work led by the Arizona State Library and move it forward with up-to-date, automated data and interactive mapping, making it easier for counties, planners, and community partners to understand current conditions. If you haven’t explored them yet, start from the County Profile homepage and select a county to see how connectivity looks where you live or work. 🔗 Explore county profiles: https://lnkd.in/ggZdPrpu Technology at Arizona State University Sun Corridor Network IDIA (Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration) Kelly Chung Mukherjee, M.Eng Lev Gonick Erin Carr-Jordan, Ph.D. Ciera Parkhurst STATE LIBRARY, ARCHIVES & PUBLIC RECORDS, ARIZONA #AZ1 #BroadbandAccess #DigitalInclusion #BroadbandMapping #Arizona #Connectivity

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Evaluators don’t read proposals the way teams write them. This article explains how evaluators scan, prioritize, and move through proposal pages and why many graphics don’t survive that process. #ProposalDevelopment #ProposalGraphics #GovCon #EvaluatorExperience #ProposalStrategy https://lnkd.in/gHjdwzKb

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Many state agencies are worried about how they'll make PDFs accessible with ADA deadlines looming. Equidox works with state and local government agencies to help make existing PDFs accessible and implement workflows to easily make future PDFs accessible as well. #ux #ada #accessibility #compliance #a11y #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #PDFAccessibility

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Amateur radio operators can share vital information during a hurricane. Shortwave radio was used to interface with the National Hurricane Center during Katrina, and is still used today. Ham radio operators talk "Hurricane Comms" on this week’s Big Picture Science #podcast. Listen: https://lnkd.in/ggMZy9ba

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A rural Nebraska farm became the first U.S. home connected through the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, marking early progress in efforts to close the digital divide. The high-speed connection delivers reliable internet for farming, education and telehealth, highlighting how the initiative aims to bring essential connectivity to underserved rural communities. “While some might take it for granted, this connection changes everything for us,” farm owner Deb Armknecht said in a statement. “For the first time, we have reliable internet access at home. It’s going to help us run our farm and help our grandkids be able to do their homework. It’s going to mean a lot for our family.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4wQdXnV

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Here's the final article in my 10-part technical writing training series. The Real Goal of Technical Writing: Making Work Easier for Everyone https://lnkd.in/e99YiX2R

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🚨 Anthro-Tech Awarded GSA MAS Contract: Federal Agencies Can Now Access Human-Centered Design & Accessibility Services 🚀 This gives federal agencies and prime contractors a pre-vetted, compliant path to quickly engage our team, meet WOSB goals, and access our expertise in: ✅ User Research & Strategy ✅ Digital Accessibility & Section 508 Compliance ✅ Human-Centered Design (HCD) ✅ Training & Capacity Building Since 1997, we’ve partnered with agencies like the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). We understand the high stakes of public sector work and are ready to bring that experience to your next project. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eYHaFA5h #GSA #FederalProcurement #HumanCenteredDesign #DigitalAccessibility #WOSB

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New BEAD map reveals regional insights about broadband expansion🛜 CN's new BEAD Tracker map shades states into five quintiles by key program metrics, offering a quick visual comparison of strategies for connecting unserved areas. LEARN MORE ➡️ https://bit.ly/483w0eA

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78 days until April 24, 2026. That’s when ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements take effect. For government agencies, with so many moving parts, maintaining efficiency while ensuring compliance can feel overwhelming. That’s why most agencies choose one of two paths: 1. Build internal capability with the right training and processes PDF Accessibility Simplified: Phase 1 — Accessibility Fundamentals sets the foundation. https://lnkd.in/gc98u6_J 2. Or partner with accessibility experts to guide and scale the work From New York to California, AccessAbility Officer supports agencies serving 35+ million residents through audits, training, and accessibility management. Explore our Digital Accessibility Audits: https://lnkd.in/gtmbm3Sz AccessAbility Officer Ability is our middle name. (Video description in the comments)

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"Software like that is too complex for a municipality like ours." Actually, communities of every size benefit MORE from modern code enforcement software. Here's why 👇 https://bit.ly/4fA3Fjq #LocalGov #GovTech

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New data from Ookla adds more proof to what communities already know: public broadband delivers. Ookla analyzed Speedtest Intelligence results for 14 of the largest municipal networks from December 2024 through December 2025, weighing their performance against those of their ISP competitors. The findings are hard to ignore: eight municipal providers beat their competitors on median upload speeds, with Sherwood Broadband leading the pack on median download speeds, Fort Collins Connexion commanding median upload (300+ Mbps), and UTOPIA Fiber excelling in latency (routinely in the 6–8 ms range). This is what local choice looks like in measurable terms: faster uploads, lower latency, and performance built for modern needs. 👏 Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/e94XXCSJ

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📢 Big changes are coming to the FAR — but not the kind you can ignore. Starting November 3, Parts 3, 17, 27, and 45 will be rewritten in plain language. It’s not about new rules — it’s about clearer ones. But if you don’t update your templates, clause libraries, and training, you could still find yourself out of sync (or out of compliance).   ✅ Deleted: ARRA whistleblower and “existing works” clauses ✅ Retained: SBIR data protections, ethics, GFP rules ✅ Required: Clause audits, training updates, and data marking diligence Full breakdown and action checklist in our latest blog post 👇 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebXx5qin #govcon #federalcontracting #sba8a #SBIR #womenownedbusiness #disabledveteranbusiness #governmentprocurement #farguide #federalcontracts #govcontractingcertification #naicscode

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POSSE Inspection Manager enables supervisors to easily designate the ideal inspection routes based on route optimization guidance provided via the map view. https://ow.ly/IWQy50UcPp2 #stateandlocal #governmentIT #localgov #StateLocalIT #Modernization

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If you're a technical writer and your documentation checks the boxes for accuracy, completeness, consistency, usefulness, and precision-Good Job! But great documentation does more. It feels intuitive, flows smoothly, looks good, meets user needs, and even anticipates what they’ll need next. Let’s turn good documentation into a great experience. #technicalwriter #technicalwriting #customersuccess

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Cities are launching programs in days instead of months with Onetera's Agent Library—pre-built AI agents designed specifically for local government operations. What's available: Purpose-built agents built with municipal compliance and security standards. The impact: • Residents access services like business licensing and housing programs instantly • Staff shift from answering routine questions to focusing on policy and community outcomes • Departments scale services efficiently with consistent quality • New digital capabilities deploy in days, not development cycles From ADU permitting to Residential Rental Registry, from transparency initiatives to economic development—each agent handles municipal workflows while maintaining enterprise-grade security. Government that moves at the speed of community needs. Reach us at partners@onetera.com

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