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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.
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#a11y #WCAG #APCA
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#a11y #WCAG #APCA
@ox.ca
All Models Are Wrong, But Some Are Useful: Choosing the Right Contrast Model for Accessibility
By Mike Gifford & Mitchell Evan
medium.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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
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#a11y #WCAG #APCA
@ox.ca
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...
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...
January 21, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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...
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
January 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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
“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
#FOSS
January 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
“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
#FOSS
Some great insights from Bennett Gebken, of Huntridge Labs, and our joint venture CivicLabs, on this recent OrangeSlices podcast discussing #GovTech innovation.
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Mission First: Reimagining Innovation in Government with Bennett Gebken | OrangeSlices AI
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January 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Some great insights from Bennett Gebken, of Huntridge Labs, and our joint venture CivicLabs, on this recent OrangeSlices podcast discussing #GovTech innovation.
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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!
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Mike Gifford on Digital Sustainability Starts with How We Build the Web
Digital sustainability is becoming a core requirement for credible ESG reporting. In a discussion with Mike Gifford of CivicActions, the focus was on how digital systems themselves, beyond the data th...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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...
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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!
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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
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CivicActions Accessibility site is an open project for our team members and those who work for digital inclusion.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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
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
#CivicActions #YearInReview #ImpactReport #FOSS #a11y
December 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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
#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
🎥 Watch the intro video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlbT...
#DigitalCommons #PublicInterestTech #OpenSource #DigitalGovernment #Accessibility #ResponsibleAI #ImpactReport #FOSS
CivicActions 2025 Impact Report
YouTube video by CivicActions
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December 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
📣 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
🎥 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
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
Impact 2025
reports.civicactions.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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
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.
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#OpenWeb #WebStandards #Accessibility #WebSustainability #W3C #FOSS
@ox.ca Mike Gifford reflects on attending W3C TPAC 2025.
medium.com/civicactions...
#OpenWeb #WebStandards #Accessibility #WebSustainability #W3C #FOSS
Advancing the Open Web, IRL: Global Standards at W3C TPAC 2025
By Mike Gifford, Open Standards and Practices Lead
medium.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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
@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!
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#CivicActions #FOSS #Drupal
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#CivicActions #FOSS #Drupal
CivicActions 2025 Wrapped
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December 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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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#CivicActions #FOSS #Drupal
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
December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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
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December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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...
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 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-...
Drupal Goes to the U.N.
The recent Talking Drupal episode featuring Mike Gifford and Tiffany Farriss presents how Drupal is playing a role in the global conversation on digital public infrastructure. Their discussion highlig...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🌍 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 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...
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...
The Importance of Openness
At CivicActions, we lead with our values. Dave Pickett explains why openness is more than an approach to software - its in our DNA.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
💬 “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...
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
Check out this new how-to video on how anyone can contribute to the Open Requirements Library: vimeo.com/1138656469?s...
#OpenNovember #FOSS
Open Requirements Library and Github
Learn more about the Open Requirements Library: https://github.com/CivicActions/open-practice/tree/main/open-requirements-library#open-requirements-library #OpenNovember
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November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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
Check out this new how-to video on how anyone can contribute to the Open Requirements Library: vimeo.com/1138656469?s...
#OpenNovember #FOSS
Excited to share that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acquisition Academy has enrolled its first cohort for DITAP, with 25 VA acquisition professionals beginning their training in January! 🇺🇸 #DITAP #GovCon
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Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) certification program | CivicActions
We are a Small Business provider of DITAP training. Learn how we help you gain the skills for successful digital service procurements.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Excited to share that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acquisition Academy has enrolled its first cohort for DITAP, with 25 VA acquisition professionals beginning their training in January! 🇺🇸 #DITAP #GovCon
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Did you know CivicActions has a long history of contributing to open source? In fact, our 20+ year story is built on openness. This week, we’re highlighting our open heritage, 20 years and counting! medium.com/civicactions... #OpenNovember
CivicActions and Open Source: 2004–2025
This Open November, CivicActions is proud to reflect on more than two decades of advancing openness in government, technology, and…
medium.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Did you know CivicActions has a long history of contributing to open source? In fact, our 20+ year story is built on openness. This week, we’re highlighting our open heritage, 20 years and counting! medium.com/civicactions... #OpenNovember
Excited to share a new video that CivicActioner Jonathan Bourland put together: “How to Contribute to the Open Python Directory.” 🎉 #FOSS #OpenNovember #python
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How to Contribute to the Open Python Directory
This #OpenNovember, learn to contribute to the Open Python Directory.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Excited to share a new video that CivicActioner Jonathan Bourland put together: “How to Contribute to the Open Python Directory.” 🎉 #FOSS #OpenNovember #python
vimeo.com/1137027221
vimeo.com/1137027221
We’re thrilled to recognize Dan Feder for his meaningful contributions to the DCAT‑US project. Contributions like these, big and small, exemplify CivicActions commitment to open source, open standards, and open government!
github.com/DOI-DO/dcat-...
#OpenNovember #OpenData
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#OpenNovember #OpenData
Commits · DOI-DO/dcat-us
Data Catalog Vocabulary (DCAT) - United States Profile Chief Data Officers Council & Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology - Commits · DOI-DO/dcat-us
github.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We’re thrilled to recognize Dan Feder for his meaningful contributions to the DCAT‑US project. Contributions like these, big and small, exemplify CivicActions commitment to open source, open standards, and open government!
github.com/DOI-DO/dcat-...
#OpenNovember #OpenData
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#OpenNovember #OpenData
🌍 Talking Drupal: Drupal Goes to the U.N.
Exciting to see CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford representing CivicActions in this week’s Talking Drupal episode!
🎧 Check it out: talkingdrupal.com/528
#OpenNovember #OpenSource #Drupal
Exciting to see CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford representing CivicActions in this week’s Talking Drupal episode!
🎧 Check it out: talkingdrupal.com/528
#OpenNovember #OpenSource #Drupal
Talking Drupal #528 - Drupal Goes to the U.N. | Talking Drupal
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November 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🌍 Talking Drupal: Drupal Goes to the U.N.
Exciting to see CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford representing CivicActions in this week’s Talking Drupal episode!
🎧 Check it out: talkingdrupal.com/528
#OpenNovember #OpenSource #Drupal
Exciting to see CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford representing CivicActions in this week’s Talking Drupal episode!
🎧 Check it out: talkingdrupal.com/528
#OpenNovember #OpenSource #Drupal
This #OpenNovember, we’re highlighting how open technologies like Python help make government systems more transparent, secure, and collaborative.
In our latest Medium blog, learn why #Python is the unsung hero of open government.
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In our latest Medium blog, learn why #Python is the unsung hero of open government.
medium.com/civicactions...
Python for the Public Good: A Conversation with Tom Camp & Jonathan Bourland
The following is an excerpt of a conversation between two CivicActions team members: Tom Camp, Security & Compliance Engineer, and Jonathan…
medium.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This #OpenNovember, we’re highlighting how open technologies like Python help make government systems more transparent, secure, and collaborative.
In our latest Medium blog, learn why #Python is the unsung hero of open government.
medium.com/civicactions...
In our latest Medium blog, learn why #Python is the unsung hero of open government.
medium.com/civicactions...