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

Fast Company Tech

This ranges from familiar products like Google Maps to more cutting-edge technologies. These companions can provide vital social interaction for people fearing judgement or isolation because of their cognitive decline. Many of us would struggle without our online calendars and maps. This is hardly futuristic tech.

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Visual language maps for robot navigation

Google Research AI blog

Building robots that are proficient at navigation requires an interconnected understanding of (a) vision and natural language (to associate landmarks or follow instructions), and (b) spatial reasoning (to connect a map representing an environment to the true spatial distribution of objects).

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Data and Maps: Making Place Legible

NTEN

More specifically, what about mapped data? Creating display maps – in print or as digital images – is easier than ever before, and interactive, web-based mapping is all over the place, so to speak. Some of this is a general cognitive truth, but a good part of that comes from poorly designed maps.

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New and Improved Data Visualization Tool: Maps for Media Funding

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Nonprofit data nerds will love this new resource from Media Impact Funders and Foundation Center called “ Foundation Maps for Media Funding ,” a free, interactive mapping and research tool that shows the full scope of philanthropically funded media projects worldwide since 2009. Media Access and Policy.

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Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

Whether you’re introducing a change in ownership, new staff, policy change, technical update, or something else, community members sometimes resist change. How to Prepare Your Community for a Major Change « The Community Manager – "Change: it’s the one constant in life.

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How Nonprofits Can Tell Powerful Stories Through Data Visualization 

Allegiance Group

Data visualization uses graphs, maps, and other graphics to communicate complex information more effectively. That possibility became a reality for AARPs Public Policy team when we partnered together to improve a digital tool its constituents use to inform long-term services and supports (LTSS). Why is data visualization so effective?

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10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

sgEngage

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. Mitigate Risks Before deploying spontaneous volunteers to a disaster zone, check your insurance policy. Remind them to hydrate and rest.