Tools for virtual engagement
With the right considerations for equity and access, digital tools can supplement or pair with in-person processes to increase access beyond what is traditionally possible in person.
This brief offers considerations for making virtual decision-making processes accessible and equitable throughout and beyond the COVID-19 era. It also highlights several platforms and tools used to facilitate digital engagement and participation.
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