Renee Ferguson, Director of Native American Partnerships, Office of the Commissioner
Social Security is Translating More Materials in Native Languages
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The loss of Native languages in this country is a direct result of the Indian Boarding School System run by the federal government for 150 years. (Federal Investigative Report findings.) In October 2024, President Joe Biden issued a “long overdue” formal apology for the abuse suffered by Native children forced to attend Indian boarding schools. […]
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Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General Releases Scam Report to Congress
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Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently released its quarterly Scam Report to Congress. The report provides information about scam trends in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 (January 1 — March 31, 2024). “As public servants, we must use every tool at our disposal to raise awareness and protect the American […]
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Learn 5 Ways to Help Prevent Elder Abuse
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Each year, June 15 – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – promotes awareness about elder neglect and abuse. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 experience some form of abuse each year. Nearly 80% of Social Security beneficiaries are 65 and older, and we want to […]
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Social Security Publishes Native Language Action Plan to Improve Access to Our Programs and Services
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We have published our first Native Language Action Plan to improve access to our programs and services. Our focus is on increasing our support to people who primarily communicate in native languages. In our new Tribal Consultation and Call to Action Plan, we outline our commitment to engage in consultation and outreach in American Indian […]
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