NYSCAA Interactive Resource

Poverty Simulation

The NYSCAA Poverty Simulation is an interactive resource designed to help participants better understand the complex realities, barriers, and difficult choices faced by individuals and families experiencing poverty.

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About the Simulation

This simulation can be used as a learning tool for staff, partners, board members, community stakeholders, and others who want to better understand poverty through a more personal and practical lens.

For the best experience, use a desktop or laptop computer and allow the simulation to load fully below. If the embedded version does not display correctly, use the button above to open it in a new window.

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Accessibility note: If you have trouble viewing or navigating the embedded simulation, open it directly in a new browser window using the link above.

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Open the simulation directly if the embedded version does not load correctly on your device.

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