"When we look at AI, I think we really have to focus on a similar approach [to vehicle safety] where we look at guardrails. Do we have the right safety features, and are we planning for the right safety features so we can mitigate those potential risks?"
vimeo.com/1162299931#c...
#EthicalAI
"“This is not just about folks using assistive tech to interact or trust these systems. It’s also about ensuring everything AI creates is genuinely accessible and free from ableist bias.”
📽️ Watch the clip:
vimeo.com/1162299931#c...
#EthicalAI #Accessibility #a11y #CivicTech
Public sector orals are high-stakes—and too often reinvented under pressure. Kudos to CivicActioner Arielle LaBrecque for creating our Orals Training Manual: a practical, repeatable framework for stronger presentations.
We’re sharing it openly:
github.com/CivicActions...
#DigitalCommons
text says: Why Drupal?
Drupal isn’t just a CMS to us.
What the Drupal community makes possible:
📌 Long-term stewardship instead of short-term fixes
📌 A contrib-first culture
📌 A modular architecture
📌 An API-first foundation
📌 Ongoing evolution
Photo of Curtis Ogle with CivicActions logo and text Meet Curtis Ogle, Back-end engineer
Meet our #NewHire Curtis Ogle. Curtis Ogle has recently joined the CivicActions team where he will be working with our client National Science Foundation (NSF). Curtis brings with him 15 years of web development experience and a passion for open source technologies. Welcome to the team, Curtis!
We’re thrilled to share that CivicActioner Steve Wirt will be leading a session at Florida DrupalCamp 2026.
Join him in Orlando, Florida for an energizing weekend of learning, collaboration, and Drupal community.
www.fldrupal.camp/session/get-...
#Drupal #FOSS #OpenSource #DrupalCamp
“AI is less of a calculator and more of a weather forecast. It’s non-deterministic, meaning you cannot guarantee a given output based on your inputs.” - Ron Jones, G2X
Watch the clip:
vimeo.com/1162299931#c...
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“Open source software, especially in a thriving #FOSS ecosystem like Drupal, provides reusable solutions that many separate government agencies can utilize...They all benefit from the reduced burden of a shared approach.” - Steve Wirt, Back End Engineer
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We’re honored to share that CivicActions has been named a 2026 Elev8[X] GovCon Finalist by OrangeSlices! This recognition reflects the strength of our community, partners, and the clients we work alongside every day. Congratulations to our fellow 2026 Elev8[X] finalists!
It’s #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to reflect on and honor Black history. At CivicActions, we are committed to amplifying the voices of our Black colleagues as we work toward a stronger future for our company and industry. #BlackHistoryMatters
CivicActions’ Open Standards & Practices Lead @ox.ca Mike Gifford is in Belgium this week speaking at #FOSDEM 2026 in Brussels.
More on FOSDEM: fosdem.org/2026/
#OpenSource #Accessibility #FOSS
All models are wrong—but some are useful.
WCAG contrast ratios helped set the floor, but newer perceptual models like APCA can better reflect how people actually read. Accessibility should serve users, not just thresholds.
Read more: medium.com/civicactions...
#a11y #WCAG #APCA
@ox.ca
"Promotional image for CivicLabs Roundtable Series on Defining Ethical AI, featuring event details and speaker portraits. Transcribed Text: CivicLabs Roundtable Series: Defining Ethical AI A collaborative conversation between government and industry As AI increasingly drives government systems and decisions, we need a clear, actionable definition of ethical AI—one shaped by both public interest and technical reality. This conversation lays the groundwork for shared standards and real-world implementation. A recording of this conversation will be made available after January 22, 2026 Presented by CivicLabs Owen Barton, CTO, CivicLabs, CivicActions Liz Tupper, Sr Director of Product, CivicLabs, CivicActions Jaime Gracia, Director of Corporate Affairs, The Wolverine Group Bennett Gebken, CTO, CivicLabs, Huntridge Labs Ron Jones, CEO, G2X Danielle Mouw, FAR Practitioner Workstream Team, GSA Joel Natividad, Co-CEO and Co-founder, datHere"
How do we define "Ethical AI"?
Tomorrow, CivicLabs convenes a closed, recorded conversation between government and industry leaders. A recording of the conversation will be available after January 22.
Learn more: landing.civicactions.com/ethical-ai-r...
Happy Birthday, @drupalassociation.bsky.social! For 25 years, Drupal has shown what’s possible when a community comes together around open source, collaboration, and shared purpose. #FOSS #OpenSource #CivicTech
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“Modular open source isn’t just about saving costs; it’s about digital sovereignty. By building with reusable FOSS components, governments ensure that their digital infrastructure is an asset they actually own, rather than a service they are perpetually renting.” - Aaron Pava, CXO
#FOSS
Some great insights from Bennett Gebken, of Huntridge Labs, and our joint venture CivicLabs, on this recent OrangeSlices podcast discussing #GovTech innovation.
orangeslices.ai/mission-firs...
CivicActioner Mike Gifford @ox.ca recently joined the Net Zero Compare Podcast for an in-depth conversation on why digital sustainability, accessibility, and open standards are foundational to credible ESG and climate reporting. Check it out!
netzerocompare.com/podcasts/net...
CivicActions logo with Ryan Draeger headshot and the text Meet Ryan Draeger Agile Program Support Specialist
Meet our #NewHire Ryan Draeger! Ryan has recently joined the CivicActions team as an Agile Program Support Specialist, where he will be supporting work with our client Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Welcome to the team, Ryan!
Accessibility Tip of the Week: Use consistent navigation. Users come to your site to complete a task. Make it easy for them to figure out how to get the information that they need. tinyurl.com/a11yCA #a11y #navigation
Happy New Year from CivicActions! Over the years, we have come to see our defining values as balance, openness, and care - we hope your 2026 is defined by these attributes! #HappyNewYear #Balance #Openness #Care
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What a year! As 2025 comes to a close, we are proud of what we built together by advancing open source, accessibility, and people-centered public digital services. Explore the CivicActions 2025 Impact Report: reports.civicactions.com/2025
#CivicActions #YearInReview #ImpactReport #FOSS #a11y
📣 ICYMI: We’ve released the CivicActions 2025 Impact Report — Growing Digital Commons.
🎥 Watch the intro video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlbT...
#DigitalCommons #PublicInterestTech #OpenSource #DigitalGovernment #Accessibility #ResponsibleAI #ImpactReport #FOSS
We’re proud to share the CivicActions 2025 Impact Report!
In 2025, we grew the digital commons by building in the open—strengthening critical public platforms and advancing accessibility, responsible AI, and human-centered design across government services.
🔗 reports.civicactions.com/2025
New on the CivicActions Medium blog: Advancing the Open Web, IRL: Global Standards at W3C TPAC 2025
@ox.ca Mike Gifford reflects on attending W3C TPAC 2025.
medium.com/civicactions...
#OpenWeb #WebStandards #Accessibility #WebSustainability #W3C #FOSS
Thank you to Andy Hawks, our Sr. Director of Drupal Engineering, for creating a Spotify-style wrap that thoughtfully captures the scope of our Drupal team's accomplishments and the gratitude we feel across the organization!
andyhawks.github.io/civicactions...
#CivicActions #FOSS #Drupal
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Last week, our senior leadership team gathered in Austin for the CivicActions Senior Leadership Summit—an energizing opportunity to reflect, align, and look ahead. Grateful for the dedication of every leader who helped shape this productive and future-focused gathering. #GovTech #Open #FOSS
logo with text: open november, an initiative from CivicActions
This year’s Open November was a tremendous success thanks to our incredible community. Together, we made 55 meaningful contributions! Here’s to our amazing #FOSS community and to continuing to grow the Digital Commons together! #OpenNovember
civicactions.github.io/open-practic...
🌍 Check out this great article on Drupal at the United Nations!
The article features insights from CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford, who speaks to Drupal’s growing role in shaping the future of digital public infrastructure.
www.drupal.org/blog/drupal-...
💬 “The only way to improve solutions over time is to do your process as openly as possible.”
For #OpenNovember, CivicActioner Dave Pickett put together a quick video on why openness in our work actually matters and how it helps us build better over time.
Check it out! vimeo.com/1138656542?s...
At CivicActions, we’re excited to continue growing the Open Requirements Library!
Check out this new how-to video on how anyone can contribute to the Open Requirements Library:
vimeo.com/1138656469?s...
#OpenNovember #FOSS
