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Plain Language
Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) brings together plain language supporters and practitioners from around the world.

We're a nonprofit organization run entirely on a volunteer basis.

Our growing network includes members from over 20 countries working in clear communication in more than 10 languages
Our mission:
PLAIN is the international association for plain language professionals that promotes clear communication in any language.

Our objectives
-Increase public awareness of plain language as a means of making communications from government, business, industry, the professions (including the medical, legal, information management, education and communications professions), and community organizations accessible internally and to a broad, public audience.
-Help people understand and use plain language principles.
-Promote the use of plain language within Canada* and internationally.
-Promote research and development in plain language.
-Promote the interests of plain language specialists.
-Develop standards and practices for the plain language field.
-Provide services for members, including marketing, networking, conferences, and communications.
-Sponsor an international email forum through which members and others can exchange ideas about plain language.
-Collaborate with organizations that have complementary objectives.
-Fulfill other purposes that complement these objectives.
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Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida
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