Plain language communication ensures the audience can easily find, understand, and use information. 📚✨ Benefits for the intended reader: -Quickly comprehend information 🔍 -Make fewer mistakes ❌ -Follow instructions more easily 📋 -Feel more satisfied with products or services 😊 -Find the source more credible and reliable ✔️ -Combat misinformation and increase knowledge 📖💡 Benefits for organizations: -Efficient information exchange 🗣️ -Fewer follow-up questions ❓ -Reduced misunderstandings and mistakes 🚫 -Easier translation process 🌍 -Build trust and credibility 💬🤝 Plain language supports inclusion: -Helps remove barriers for people with disabilities ♿ -Ensures everyone can participate in society 🌐 -Context, topic, and format matter, what’s plain for one audience might not be for another ⚖️ Adopting plain language = better communication, accessibility, and fewer errors. 🏅 #PlainLanguage #Communication #Accessibility #Inclusion
Big news for Plain Language in Canada! On International Plain Language Day, we’re thrilled to announce the release of the first National Standard of Canada on plain language! This new standard: • defines plain language and when to use it • describes barriers people face when communication is unclear • sets out clear steps to remove and prevent those barriers Plain language is more than good writing. It ensures everyone can find, understand and use information. The standard is free, accessible, and available in both official languages, and accompanied by a summary in sign languages. Use the standard today: https://ow.ly/m9qk50X9XJo Alt-text: Graphic announcing a new National Standard of Canada. Title reads: CAN/ASC-3.1:2025 Plain language. The image shows the technical marks for Accessibility Standards Canada and the Standards Council of Canada. A circular icon shows two people talking with a checkmark above them. The Canada wordmark appears in the bottom right corner.
