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This Clear Language Lab webinar took place on September 20, 2023 as part of the Plain Language Foundations series. Check out the notes...

Most of our work at the Clear Language Lab focuses on creating clear and effective written communications. Many of the ideas we talk...

Happy Disability Pride Month! The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was voted into law on July 26, 1990, and you’ll see celebrations...

This Clear Language Lab webinar took place on June 8, 2023 as part of the Plain Language Foundations series. Check out the notes below,...

This year, the Clear Language Lab is thrilled to award our 2023 Community Leader Award to the Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) . We...

Writing for our audience is one of the key parts of plain language. Many writers use readability formulas to judge if a text is...

We get asked about readability formulas all the time. And we get it, people want tools to help them know if their writing is appropriate...

This Clear Language Lab webinar took place on March 8, 2023 as part of the Plain Language Foundations series. Check out the notes below...

A few months ago, I was doing research for a workshop. As I was combing through the internet for examples, I came across a blog post with...

Happy New Year! At this time of year, many of us are reflecting on our personal and professional goals. If you’re excited to integrate...

If you’re on social media, you’ve probably seen people posting their 2022 Wrapped from Spotify for the year, highlighting their musical...

This Clear Language Lab webinar took place on December 14, 2022 as part of the Plain Language Foundations series. Check out the notes...