Building and sustaining a culture of plain language – Social Security Tribunal of Canada
…Our undertakings to the SST’s stakeholders (lawyer’s groups, unions, NGOs and advocacy organisations); and Our public communications, such as our annual progress report and our social media channels. As the…
Who makes the grade? Plain language report cards for federal agencies
…This new Act requires that government rules be written in clear, concise language. Specific agency report cards and criteria for the grades are available. Media Contact: Sheri Singer, sheri.singer@verizon.net, 703-346-7111…
2024 ClearMark Awards
…filled appointments suggests that the poster had a positive impact” Category: Shorter Brochures Winner: Health Literacy Media and Incyte Corporation: “Learn About Clinical Trials Factsheets” Praise from Judges: “very appealing…
Excitement grows about Canada’s new accessible plain language standard
…everyone we serve on our digital platforms, regardless of their profile or challenges,” Blais said. ASC is actively promoting the standard, first by announcing its publication on social media on…
2020 ClearMark Award Winners
…Letters MAXIMUS Center for Health Literacy, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services(MDHHS) 2020 Category Winners COVID-19 Special Category COVID-19 Kidney & Transplant Patient Guide Health Literacy Media Brochures up…
Volunteer
…Event planning (coordinating in-person and virtual events) Publicity (graphic design, marketing, and media relations) Plain language expertise (judging entries for the ClearMark Awards and Federal Report Card) If you’re interested…
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Plain Language: It’s not only about words
…plain language. Websites, apps, and other media provide many ways to create and share plain language. 3. Plain-language experts are eager to help. Plain-language advocates around the world share a…
Workshops and Webinars
…the scenes of the pediatric plain language trial summary that earned the 2026 Grand ClearMark Award. Join presenters Mat Stevens and Diane Webb from Health Literacy Media as they share…
IHA Health Literacy Awards
…is a member of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Roundtable on Health Literacy. He is the winner of Health Literacy Media’s 2015 Doak Health Literacy Champion Award….
Research review finds most readability formulas outdated and overrated
…are these: Plain language has evolved significantly over the past 75 years—from a focus on crafting clear sentences to creating effective multimedia, electronic, or paper communications. Plain-language practitioners have expanded…
Join Us at the 2026 ClearMark Awards
…opens. Winning materials demonstrate clarity, strong audience focus, measurable usability, and a commitment to improving understanding, access, and outcomes. Stay Informed Check back here and follow us on social media…
The time has come…
…communicates. The Plain Writing Act Report Card, now in its third year, has had a major impact on agencies and has gotten the Center a lot of media attention. That…