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How tech can help people with dementia stay in the workplace longer

Fast Company Tech

It is striking then, that despite government and business commitments to support longer working lives and inclusive employment practices , workers with dementia are largely ignored. This ranges from familiar products like Google Maps to more cutting-edge technologies. Many of us would struggle without our online calendars and maps.

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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

Climate-related disasters like this often have deep roots in policies and practices that overlook growing risks. Climate risks are often underestimated , in part because of policy limitations and a political reluctance to consider unpopular solutions, such as restricting where people can build.

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How an L.A. community of wildfire survivors is getting insurance to pay for contamination testing

Fast Company Tech

.” Crowdsourcing contamination data Maccalla and others banded together as Eaton Fire Residents Unite, sharing environmental testing data and compiling the results in an online map. “I’ve already had multiple people reach out and say: ‘Thank you for publishing this map. “But now there’s no way.”

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It’s Time for Nonprofits to Invest in True Digital Transformation

Forum One

Consider the digital components of these services—from benchmarking data reports to affinity partner discounts; from webinars to grants; from case work to fundraising; from research and policy to programs. The result is a digital ecosystem plan : a map of complementary digital products and services aligned with your mission goals.

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Top 10 Tough Donor Data Migration Decisions

3rd Sector Labs

Decision 1: Must we have data governance policies before we migrate? Data governance represents ‘rules of the road’ for your donor database. Good data governance addresses data quality issues ranging from how you control your data input processes to questions such as ‘How long will you store old records?

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Experts Weigh In: Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for Government

Forum One

I find the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) thrilling, with endless applications for our Forum One partners, but I know from discussions with my counterparts in government agencies that AI and ML can also be mystifying, and even scary. ‍Jay earned a B.A.

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10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

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Prep a “Go Kit” As volunteers arrive for their assignments, provide them with necessary supplies, such as volunteer ID, maps, special equipment, and contact information for volunteer coordinators. Volunteer hours in a natural disaster may also be eligible for reimbursement from the government.