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Access for All conference 11-13 May 2021 | Registration is open

Find the latest information and register at: accessforallconference.com

Just added! Pre-conference workshop When you register for the Access for All online conference, you can also join the workshop on 27 April.

Call for nominations for PLAIN awards

Nominations are now open for PLAIN’s two international awards:

Submissions for nominations are due by April 12, 2021.

PLAIN e-journal: call for contributions

The next issue of PLAIN’s e-journal will focus on the current work in professionalizing plain language, such as through standards, certification and training. We are looking for contributions from colleagues around the world.

PLAIN welcomes 5 new Board members

Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) has welcomed 5 new members to its Board of Directors: Nicole Watkins Campbell (Canada), Dominiek Braet (Belgium), Melinda Melcher (Switzerland, Europe), Romina Marazzato Sparano (USA, Argentina, Italy), and Natalia Torro (Argentina, The Netherlands).

Resources for clear writing initiatives in international organisations

How can you make sure your message gets across when you’re communicating in more than one language? The European Commission’s Clear Writing Campaign offers some tips.

PLAIN Annual General Meeting – 20 October 2020

All PLAIN members are invited to join our Annual General Meeting on 20 October 2020, at 11:00 UTC. We emailed the links to join the meeting and all supporting documents to members on 7 October.

International Plain Language Day 2020: Access for All starts with plain language

International Plain Language Day is coming up next week on 13 October.

Cheryl Stephens and Kate Harrison-Whiteside established the day to celebrate and advocate for plain language around the world. This year’s theme is “Access for All starts with plain language”.

Volunteer opportunity for the Access for All conference

Are you registered for our upcoming conference? We are looking for volunteers from around the world to help us keep the conversation going day and night during this exciting event!

PLAIN Board of Directors | Now accepting nominations

We are pleased to announce an exciting leadership opportunity in the PLAIN community. This autumn we will have 4 seats on the PLAIN board of directors to fill. If you, or someone you know, are interested in shaping the future of plain language, read on to learn about the requirements and nomination process.

PLAIN e-journal: call for contributions

The next issue of PLAIN’s e-journal will focus on the impact of COVID-19 and how plain language is helping to manage the crisis. We are looking for contributions from colleagues around the world.