97.6% oppose the repeal of the Plain Language Act.
OpenAccess used human-verified AI to analyse all 1,322 submissions:
• 97.58% oppose the repeal.
• 0.68% support the repeal.
The message is clear: plain language matters for access, inclusion, and democracy.
https://www.openaccess.nz/blog/97_per_cent_oppose_plain_language_act_repeal/
#PlainLanguage #Accessibility #NZPol

How can #contentDesign and #accessibility work hand-in-hand? My colleagues Marion and Sue shared how they worked on Germany’s court claims justice service, transformed legal language into citizen-friendly #plainLanguage and created new content patterns. Here’s the recording from #GAAD: #WCAG

Accessibility in practice – Ma...

If everything is “disruptive,” nothing is.
Let’s retire buzzwords like impactful, pivot, and cutting edge and lead with language that earns trust.

Clear > Clever. Always.

#Leadership #PublicProcurement #CommunicationMatters #PlainLanguage #GovTwitter https://www.prdaily.com/these-are-the-phrases-that-drive-communicators-nuts/

I was happy to attend #DrupalCamp Ottawa today. Lots of great people I was happy to see.

I also presented about #DrupalCMS & #AI highlighting how it can support better #AltText and & #PlainLanguage

It was also exciting to see so many new people join!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UUwDBmuX2K6BEKDxX_Y3fQQa1OSX9QYKX894RkSWiCM/edit?usp=sharing

#Drupal #A11y

🚨 New blog post: National Party attacks accessibility for disabled people.

The Government is repealing the Plain Language Act — legislation that protects the rights of disabled people by requiring public info to be clear and understandable.

This repeal directly undermines accessibility and inclusion.

🔗
https://www.openaccess.nz/blog/national-party-attacks-accessibility-for-disabled-people/

#PlainLanguage #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #NZPol #Fediverse #a11y

The Department for Education #PlainLanguage standard for digital, data and technology #Services.

“The use of plain language ensures fair access to information. It makes #Content easier to understand for everyone. It can also help to reduce the users’ need for additional support, which can save the user time and the department money.”

https://standards.education.gov.uk/standard/plain-language

Plain language simplifies, but that doesn’t mean it’s simplistic. In this week’s #EditorsWeekly, Tracey Anderson unpacks misconceptions about #PlainLanguage and clarifies its value as a tool for accessibility and inclusivity: https://blog.editors.ca/plain-language-is-not-dumbing-down-writing

Why improve things for people when you can generate solutions-oriented outcomes for all relevant stakeholders?

#jargon #language #communication #PlainLanguage #PlainEnglish

NEW POST: I'm begging you. Use plain language.

Whenever the public has more questions than answers, when they observe people unable to explain things clearly and succinctly, or sense you are not telling them everything, they will lose trust. And that’s on you.

#ableg #ClimateChange #plainlanguage

https://jodymacpherson.substack.com/p/a-plea-for-plain-language-everyone

Are you ready to comply with Canada's new Plain Language Standard? Make sure you're staying on top of the latest requirements for clear, accessible and inclusive communication with help from our Jan. 23 webinar with Cheryl Stephens. Sign up now: https://webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/master-the-new-plain-language-standard-under-the-accessibility-canada-act/

(Image copyright: megaphone by liravega258 © 123RF.com, laptop/notebook by yupiramos © 123RF.com)

#Editing #EditingAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #EditorsCanada #PlainLanguage

Are you ready to comply with Canada's new Plain Language Standard? Make sure you're staying on top of the latest requirements for clear, accessible and inclusive communication with help from our Jan. 23 webinar with Cheryl Stephens. Sign up now: https://webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/master-the-new-plain-language-standard-under-the-accessibility-canada-act/

(Image copyright: megaphone by liravega258 © 123RF.com, laptop/notebook by yupiramos © 123RF.com)

#Editing #EditingAdvice #EditingTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #EditorsCanada #PlainLanguage

super 👍🏻 on this! make voting MORE accessible with plain language requirements!

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/06/plain-language-ballot-measures-disability/

#plainlanguage #accessibility

VIDEO: Plain language is not just short sentences. Enrich your understanding with our explainer video and find out more about understanding your audience and working on clear, concise and well-organized text. Watch to continue learning: https://youtu.be/C_8RzU6JGQ0 #PlainLanguage

In this blog post, @RhondaBracey talks about how #PlainLanguage and #truthtelling have come to an art gallery and museum in Glasgow, and she challenges #museums around the world to follow that example in their #signage. https://cybertext.wordpress.com/2024/10/15/signs-of-the-times/

I just updated my dataset of state and federal agency acronyms on the Delaware Open Data Portal. It's now up to 7,101 records. #Government #Acronym #PlainLanguage
https://data.delaware.gov/Government-and-Finance/State-and-Federal-Agency-Acronyms/xjwe-9u2z/data_preview

Video: Plain language is a term that many use, but few understand completely. At its core, plain language is about understanding your audience and giving them writing that is clear, concise and well-organized. Watch to continue learning: https://youtu.be/C_8RzU6JGQ0 #PlainLanguage

Video: Plain language is a term that many use, but few understand completely. At its core, plain language is about understanding your audience and giving them writing that is clear, concise and well-organized. Watch to continue learning: https://youtu.be/C_8RzU6JGQ0 #PlainLanguage

So besides taking pix of our lovely felines, I've recently been reworking my portfolio site to showcase my day-job skills.

(I'm a technical writer, one who tries to explain complex technical topics in plain language.)

If you're interested, please take a look. I'd appreciate any (well-intended) feedback: https://lanceleonard.com/

#TechnicalWriters #Doxumentarian #PlainLanguage #PortfolioSite

If you missed our free webinar on the new plain language standard from the International Organization for Standardization, no worries! You can watch the recording here to learn more about it and how it applies to editing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub03xpZqlPI

#PlainLanguage #Editing #EditingAdvice #EditingTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #EditorsCanada

Video: What is "plain language" anyway? It's not about simplifying text. And it's not even just about the words. It's about understanding your audience and giving them writing that is clear, concise and well-organized. #PlainLanguage https://youtu.be/JT0U94349Hc