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The Center for Plain Language invites you to join this webinar exploring the growing use of AI in translation, language access, and plain language communication. Speakers Iris Feinberg and Julie Clement will share research and practical experience from healthcare and legal settings. Participants will learn about the strengths and limitations of AI translation tools, common sources of error, contextual loss, and the role AI can play in translating complex legal and regulatory language into plain language. The session will conclude with a moderated discussion and audience Q&A.

The Center for Plain Language invites you to join this behind-the-scenes look at the pediatric plain language trial summary that earned the 2026 Grand ClearMark Award. Health Literacy Media will share how the team developed the template, wrote and designed for readers as young as 12 years old, and refined the final product using feedback from parents and children. Participants will learn practical techniques for planning, writing, designing, and testing lay summaries that make complex information easier to understand.