Equity Action Plan for U.S. Social Security Administration

Author: United States Social Security Administration
Published: 2022/04/14 - Updated: 2024/02/15
Publication Type: Informative
Topic: U.S. Social Security - Publications List

Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main

Synopsis: U.S. SSA releases its first Equity Action Plan supporting whole-of-government equity agenda to advance equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all. Social Security's programs touch the lives of nearly every American, providing income security for the diverse populations we serve, including people facing barriers, people with disabilities, people who are widowed, retirees, and their families.

Introduction

The U.S. Social Security Administration has released its first Equity Action Plan, supporting President Biden's whole-of-government equity agenda to advance equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all.

Main Item

On January 20, 2021, The President signed an Executive Order, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The Executive Order requires all Federal agencies "to pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and other people who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality."

"Social Security's programs touch the lives of nearly every American, providing income security for the diverse populations we serve, including people facing barriers, people with disabilities, people who are widowed, retirees, and their families," said Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. "Systemic barriers may prevent people who need our programs the most from accessing them. Our Equity Action Plan will help to reduce these barriers and ensure people have access to our services."

Social Security's Equity Action Plan Includes:

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