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This repository contains work done by Rasmi Elasmar as a 2022-2023 Urban Tech Fellow at Cornell Tech.

This report assesses different ways technology can (or can't) improve access to public assistance programs, and provides a framework for agencies to assess and implement these technologies in their own operations.

Prototype: Digital Public Assistant

A reference architecture and implementation of a digital public assistant, which can facilitate access to programs and manage application-related documents, information, and processes.

Benefits information taxonomy

An ontology of information requirements for public benefits programs based on programs in NYC.