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GSA Launches Mobile Version of GobiernoUSA.gov

Tomas — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:33:02 +0000

The U.S. General Services Administration launched today a mobile version of GobiernoUSA.gov, the official portal of the U.S. government in Spanish with access to a bounty of government websites, programs and services. As part of the federal government's ongoing effort to make information more accessible to all Americans, the public can now use mobile devices to more easily search for government information on such popular topics as employment, government benefits, food safety and education. The mobile site is accessible at m.gobiernousa.gov.

"Given the penetration of mobile devices, particularly in Hispanic communities, this is the natural evolution in providing information to the public anywhere, anytime, and in Spanish," said Martha Dorris, GSA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Citizen Services. "Through m.gobiernousa.gov users can easily and immediately find government information to make decisions affecting their lives, such as checking changes at airport security checkpoints, filing taxes for free or finding student financial assistance.

According to a recent Pew Internet and American Life Project report, Hispanics are among the most active users of the mobile Web. They take advantage of a much greater range of their phones' features, and are more inclined to use their mobile phones to access the Internet.

The mobile-friendly version of GobiernoUSA.gov complements the English language USA.gov's mobile version, m.usa.gov, which launched last July. The mobile version of GobiernoUSA.gov allows users to access a wide range of government programs and services on mobile devices without complicated graphics and lengthy text that can bog down mobile Web browsers.

GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies also provides helpful information to the public through Kids.gov, Pueblo.gsa.gov, and Consumeraction.gov and its Spanish counterpart, Consumidor.gov. GSA's Federal Citizen Information Center provides phone access to the public at 1-800-FED-INFO, free publications, and other programs. GSA facilitates more than 245 million instances of public engagement each year.

As the federal government's workplace solutions provider, the U.S. General Services Administration works to foster an effective, sustainable and transparent government for the American people. GSA's expertise in government workplace solutions include:

* Effective management of government assets including more than 9,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 215,000 vehicles in the federal fleet, and preservation of historic federal properties;
* Leveraging the government's buying power through responsible acquisition of products and services making up approximately 14 percent of the government's total procurement dollars;
* Providing innovative technology solutions to enhance government efficiency and increase citizen engagement; and
* Promoting responsible use of federal resources through development of governmentwide policies ranging from federal travel to property and management practices.Curated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino Redefined. Empower Yourself!

GobiernoUSA.gov Revamped To Engage Hispanics

Tomas — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:56:58 +0000

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Local Pennsylvanica Hispanic leaders pleased with new federal Web site that provides information in Spanish – GobiernoUSA.gov, has been online for two months

Tomas — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:04:31 +0000

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Federal Citizen Information Center Launches Hispanic PSA Campaign to Drive Traffic to GobiernoUSA.gov and 1 (800) FED-INFO :: Goal is to provide US Hispanic community with easy access to government information

Tomas — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:36:28 +0000

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GSA Announces GobiernoUSA.gov’s New “Look and Feel’ In Response to Citizens, Changing Demographics

Tomas — Wed, 16 May 2007 17:09:33 +0000

WASHINGTON – GobiernoUSA.gov just made its wealth of official government information in Spanish easier to find as part of its crisp, updated Web site, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced today.

“Government is of the people, for the people and by the people,” said GSA Administrator Lurita A. Doan. “This is another example of how GobiernoUSA.gov continues to respond to the public’s changing expectations whether you are a teenager, senior, student, or have limited English proficiency. GobiernoUSA.gov exemplifies the benefits of creating a government focused on serving the public, which is an important element to the President’s Management Agenda.”

GobiernoUSA.gov is another effort by GSA to provide the public with official, up-to-date and user-friendly government resources and services in Spanish. GobiernoUSA.gov offers quick access to information on immigration, housing , federal programs and countless other topics from numerous federal, state, and local government sources. As the official source of Government information in Spanish, GobiernoUSA.gov has a responsibility to meet the public’s changing expectations. After extensive usability testing the new design with the public, GobiernoUSA.gov now has a crisp look and feel, reduced clutter on each page, the ability to change font sizes and switch from a topic in English to the same topic in Spanish without going to the homepage, and improved search features. Other features include the addition of RSS feeds and grouping special page functions like "e-mail this page to a friend," "print this page," and "receive updates to this page by e-mail.”

“I am very proud of our ability to be nimble and respond to the changing needs of the Spanish-speaking public. Our goal is to provide accurate, timely and consistent government information and services to the public and this is another step towards meeting that goal,” said Martha Dorris, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Citizen Services and Communications, which manages GobiernoUSA.gov and USA.gov. “In addition to these new features, GobiernoUSA.gov and USA.gov continue to provide important information and services that help the public in their daily lives as they complete their tasks with government, as well as provide crucial information during times of emergency. GobiernoUSA.gov – su fuente de información oficial en español.”

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Founded in 1949, GSA serves as a centralized procurement and property management agency for the Federal government. GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government’s total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in Federal assets, including 8,300 government-owned or leased buildings and 204,000 vehicles. GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, acting as a steward of more than 420 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to Federal government information and services. GSA’s mission to provide superior workplaces, expert technology solutions, acquisition services, purchasing and e-travel solutions and management policies, at best value, allows Federal agencies to focus on their core missions.

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