NASA hopes to make space more accessible by addressing socioeconomic barriers
will allow it to internally and externally track progress on improving diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.Increasing integration and utilization of contractors and businesses from underserved communities and expanding equity in NASA’s procurement process
Enhancing grants and cooperative agreements to advance opportunities, access and representation for underserved communities Leveraging Earth science and socioeconomic data to help mitigate environmental challenges in underserved communities Advancing external civil rights compliance and expanding access to limited English proficient populations within underserved communities
Among the measures NASA plans to take to address these issues in underserved communities are running more engagement events, increasing outreach and training and offering small businesses more contract opportunities. The agency is also aiming to address language barriers by updating its language access plan and expanding accessibility for populations with limited English proficiency, starting with communications in Spanish.
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