Clear Language Lab
Live, Virtual Professional Development Trainings

Plain Language Foundations
Learn about a wide range of foundational plain language ideas, from centering your audience to creating with accessibility in mind.
Upcoming Plain Language Foundations Trainings
Price per attendee: Free
Writing for Older Populations
This webinar focuses on meeting the needs older adults. We'll explore the unique considerations to keep in mind when writing for adults of retirement age and older.
Thursday, January 11 from 2-3:15 pm CST - Register Now

Writing for Understanding
Review the principles of plain language and polish content for clarity and readability in this 3-part training.
Upcoming Writing for Understanding Cohorts
Price per attendee: $150
*Scholarships are available. Please contact sarah@litworks.org for more information.
December 1, 8, and 15 - Register Now
February 7, 14, and 21 - Register Now

Community of Practice
Come together with others interested in communication equity! We talk about all things plain language in a supportive space. Explore current events, share resources, and get feedback on your materials.
Upcoming Community
of Practice
Price per attendee: Free
Learn more about our Community of Practice!
December 21 - Register Now
February 15 - Register Now

Virtual Office Hours
Office hours are on the second Tuesday of every month. We're happy to answer your questions about clear communication, design, and accessibility.
Virtual Office Hours
Second Tuesday of the month
10am - 12pm CDT - Free
Not sure what to bring? Here are some ideas of what we can do together:
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Talk through document design, like color contrast, font styles, and layout.
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Practice using accessibility tools, like the Microsoft Accessibility Checker.
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Experiment with using AI to brainstorm content.
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Discuss ways you could simplify language in a short document.
We will work with you on a first-come, first-served basis and will aim to divide the time equitably.
upcoming events
December
December 1 - Writing for Understanding (3-Part Series Begins)
December 12 - Virtual Office Hours
December 21 - Community of Practice
January
January 9 - Virtual Office Hours
January 11 - Writing for Older Populations
February