We help government agencies and businesses
write clear and understandable communication.
Plain Language Tools
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What is Plain Language?
Communication with clear wording, structure, and design for the intended audience to easily:
- find what they need
- understand what they find
- use that information
From our blog
“Say it once and say it well”
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Building and sustaining a culture of plain language – Food and Drug Administration
Way back in 1998, Vice President Gore signed a memo setting up expectations that information from the Federal government would be easy for the public to understand.
Save time and money: best practices to build and sustain a plain language program
We know that sinking feeling when we read a confusing email or business letter. We scan the wall of words and ask ourselves, ‘why should I care, what does this mean to me, and what am I supposed to do with this information?’