Tag public-interest technology

Technology in Human Services Podcast

TiHS Episode 23: Carrie Moody & Dave Montague – 211, the essential service you don’t know enough about

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Welcome to episode 23 of the Technology in Human Services podcast. In this conversation I'm speaking with Dave Montague and Carrie Moody from Findhelp Information Services in Toronto. Among other things, they manage the 211 service in the Greater Toronto Area.

marcocampana
November 20, 2020

Online Service

Apps for human services – a review of Chalmers bot

You likely have seen some news about a new app to help people experiencing homelessness in Toronto find and access services - Chalmers Bot. It's a great story. I decided to dive in and try it out. Here's my assessment, along with a screen-cast of me using Chalmers. I think you should try it out.

marcocampana
July 25, 2019

Online Service

Social work in the digital age: secure tech tools for social good

This research looks at how new technologies can increase mobility and efficiency in the field of social work, while keeping data secure. Harnessing these efficiencies is a chance to focus resources on vital in-person services for clients.

marcocampana
July 19, 2019

Nonprofits, Online Service

The future of settlement work is in our hands

The future is not something we can predict. But it's something we can work toward.

One thing that I'm learning about the future, from futurists, is that it's not something we can predict. But it's something we can work toward. Learn more from Amy Webb and the Future Today Institute.

marcocampana
May 28, 2019

Online Service

How can you serve your clients while you’re sleeping?

No. Technology can't replace you. Yes, technology can help you create more impact on your clients, make you more effective and efficient.

marcocampana
May 16, 2019

Online Service

WTF (What’s the Future) of Settlement Work 5: technology & innovation for the public interest

Welcome to the fifth edition of WTF (What’s the Future) of Settlement Work! (Thanks for subscribing! As always, I’d love your feedback. All you need to do is hit reply and let me know what you liked, didn’t like, what…

marcocampana
May 12, 2019