TED: A bold plan to transform access to the US social safety net | Amanda Renteria

TED: A bold plan to transform access to the US social safety net | Amanda Renteria

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the speaker's personal story about poverty and the importance of visibility. It highlights historical and current challenges in addressing poverty in the US, focusing on the barriers people face in accessing government benefits. The speaker introduces innovative solutions using technology to improve access and efficiency in benefit systems. The video concludes with the impact of these innovations and future goals to redesign systems for better accessibility and support.

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What lesson did the speaker's dad teach him about interacting with people?

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Describe the childhood experience of the speaker's dad and his friends at the dump.

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What impact did the image of the speaker's grandmother have on lawmakers in 1936?

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What are some of the barriers people face when applying for public assistance programs?

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What changes were made to California's Food Assistance application to improve accessibility?

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How did the pandemic highlight the issues of poverty and public assistance in America?

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What is the goal of the Safety Net Innovation Lab mentioned in the text?

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