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For the past 3 years, we at the Clear Language Lab have had the privilege and pleasure of working in partnership with Cook County Department of Health on an organizational health literacy initiative. In addition to launching a toolkit and web hub, we spent the last year co-creating a six-part webinar series with themed resources, tools, and guides available for anyone to use. During this partnership, we were able to learn some other things about organizational health that we

This Clear Language Lab webinar took place on May 21, 2026, as part of our free quarterly plain language series. Check out the recording, notes, and resources below. Watch on YouTube This webinar covers: Establishing plain language guidelines across your organization Creating templates for common documents that align with plain language and accessibility standards Building a culture that encourages and rewards clear communication Open a PDF of the presentations slides. Key id

This Clear Language Lab webinar took place on February 25, 2026, as part of our free quarterly plain language series. Check out the recording, notes, and resources below. Watch on YouTube This webinar covers: How to cultivate a welcoming and safe tone, even when writing about serious topics Alternatives to common features of bureaucratic, legal, and academic writing styles How you can show that you’re a trustworthy source of information Open a PDF of the presentations slides