As we work with communities to expand their social networks, we’re often asked the question about resources for people living with disabilities. One tool I’ve found is Qwitter – what is Qwitter?? Qwitter is an accessible Twitter client designed for access by the blind, providing an innovative integration between Twitter… [ Keep reading ]
If you participate in a neighborhood or community group, I’d sincerely appreciate it if you take a few minutes to fill out a short, 6-question online survey about your web tool use. As a Masters of Public Administration student at the University of Washington, I’m in the process completing my… [ Keep reading ]
The Rainier Beach Community Empowerment Coalition, located in the 98118 zip code (the most diverse in the nation) is using what I think is a well organized Word Press template and content arrangement. Good job!…and what do others think? They are also using a widget of the Google translator. Not… [ Keep reading ]
According to this New York Times article by Claire Cain Miller, Twitter has a plan for “Promoted Tweets,” which will pop up when a user does a keyword search: The ads will let businesses insert themselves into the stream of real-time conversation on Twitter to ensure their posts do not… [ Keep reading ]
As you design your community online, consider asking your intended audience about colors and their culture. White is color of sadness in some countries. Green is taken in Western society to mean environmental consciousness. In China, a green hat could imply that a man’s wife is cheating on him. A… [ Keep reading ]
Remember the saying that “a picture tells a thousand words?” Well, the same goes for using stories to let others know what your group is accomplishing. One of my takeaways at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (10NTC) was a session on how to better use your website (or blog) to tell… [ Keep reading ]
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Seattle Communities Online blog, part of the Department of Information Technology’s Tech Talk blog. Here, you can find news, tips, and stories aimed at helping you connect with your neighborhood online. The Seattle Communities Online project was created in response to neighborhood… [ Keep reading ]
