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.
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.
Main Page: https://plainlanguagenetwork.org/contact/
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