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Showcase of Statewide Showcase of Statewide Website InnovationsWebsite Innovations
August 10, 2010August 10, 2010
Moderators: Liz Keith (Pro Bono Net) & Rachel Medina (NTAP)
Panelists• Steve Rapp, Idaho Legal Aid Services• Patrick Noonan, Minnesota Legal Services Coalition• Susan Muirhead, Illinois Legal Aid Online• Vince Morris, Arkansas Legal Services Partnership• Mike Monahan, State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project• Tony Lu, Pro Bono Net
Agenda
• New models for integrating interactive forms content with a statewide website
• Recent multimedia initiatives • New initiatives to help clients, advocates and
volunteers respond to emerging needs
Integrating Online Forms with a Statewide Website
Three challenges with forms content • How should self-help form be presented in the
context of related resources and referral information?
• How should instructions be presented? • Where are users looking for forms?
LawHelpMN.org/FormHelper
DIY forms promotion
through library partnerships
LawHelpMN.org/FormHelper
LawHelpMN.org/FormHelper
FreeTexasForms.org
Flyer for mini-site
Recent Multimedia Initiatives
Other production tools
Creating Videos
Windows Movie MakeriMovie (Mac)Aviary music creator (audio)Audacity (audio)
QuickTime Pro (Mac or PC)
CamtasiaFinal Cut Pro
Recording Webinars or Screencasts
Internal GTM recording JingWinkAnimoto
Jing Pro
CamtasiaFinal Cut Pro
Free Hosting Options
Third-Party Options• YouTube• Vimeo • Screencast.com• Google Video• OurMedia.org • Blip.TV
Which is right for you? • Format• File size• Rights ownership• Access permissions• Sharing / integration
options
Upcoming Techie Roundtables► September ___: 11 am P / 12 M / 1 C / 2 E
► Topic: Server Virtualization 2010 ► Facilitators: William Guyton and other LSTech Luminaries
► October ___: 11 am P / 12 M / 1 C / 2 E ► Topic: Providing Pro Bono Attorneys and Other "Outsiders" with Secure Access to
Your Network► Facilitators: ?
► November 4th: 11 am P/ 12 M / 1 C / 2 E► Topic: HTML5: The Impact on Web Applications and Online Video with LSNTAP's
Web Team
► Facilitators: ?
► December 2rd: 11 am P / 12 M / 1 C / 2 E ► Topic: Using Analytics Tools to Optimize Organization Effectiveness
► Facilitators: Don Carder and other LSTech Luminaries
New Initiatives to Address Emerging Needs
Stateside Legal - Vince MorrisGeorgia Home Front Project – Mike Monahan
NYC Foreclosure Practice Area – Tony Lu
STATESIDE LEGAL
Individuals with Military Connections
An online resource for finding legal resources – all branches, veterans, family members
www.statesidelegal.org
Smart Search: Content is Based on User Status
• The "smart search" function is designed to help user zero in on relevant information.
• The user selects status • Content is delivered
based on status and on legal category
• Tagged ContentSearch
Automated Document Series
Video Fact Sheet Series
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act – Overview
Fact Sheet Series
Legal Help Finder•Uses the “SMART SEARCH" function to help locate organizations in their area that may provide legal help or other assistance.
•NEED YOUR HELP to provide links to orgs in your state or program area.
•LINK TO US
STATESIDE LEGAL
Individuals with Military Connections
A Website with Civil Legal Resources For:
www.statesidelegal.org
• The Georgia Home Front: The State Bar of Georgia Military Legal Assistance Program
Georgia Home Front Project
Foreclosure crisis in NY
The Crisis:• Legal services flooded with demand, some
without specific expertise in foreclosureThe Need:• Clearinghouse for legal filings, best-practices,
memos, court decisions• Listserves for collaboration and dialogue• More advocates/attorneys to meet demand
Foreclosure crisis in NY
The Response:• NYC creates a Center for New York City
Neighborhoods to create a safety net• Legal services organizations create foreclosure
prevention projects, start clinics• New York City Bar Association creates a
foreclosure prevention project focusing on pro bono assistance
Foreclosure crisis in NY
Collaboration:• New Foreclosure practice area created in Pro
Bono Net New York• Legal Aid Society, Legal Services New York City
and the City Bar agree to create and manage content jointly
Foreclosure crisis in NY
Foreclosure crisis in NY
Leveraging existing platforms and networks to address emerging needs
• Even without significant staffing, the legal services community in NYC has collaborated to create a valuable clearinghouse of timely information
• Collaboration built on partners’ involvement and familiarity with other NY practice areas on the probono.net platform
• Tech ramp-up could happen quickly – allowed partners to focus on content and collaboration
• Strategic and technical coordination by PBN staff provided key capacity when partner organizations were flooded with day-to-day response
QUESTIONS ?
Contact Information
Steve Rapp - steverapp@idaholegalaid.org Patrick Noonan - pnoonan@mnlegalservices.orgSusan Muirhead - smuirhead@illinoislegalaid.orgVince Morris – vmorris@arkansaslegalservices.orgMike Monahan – mikem@gabar.orgTony Lu – tlu@probono.net
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QUESTIONS?Thank You - Don’t forget to complete our survey
Contact Information
Rachel Medina – rachel@lsntap.orgLiz Keith – lkeith@probono.net