Sep 12, 20234 minSpeaking in Plain LanguageMost of our work at the Clear Language Lab focuses on creating clear and effective written communications. Many of the ideas we talk...
Jul 24, 20233 minWriting Accessible Content…All Year RoundHappy Disability Pride Month! The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was voted into law on July 26, 1990, and you’ll see celebrations...
May 25, 20233 minCommunication Equity: A Call to FoundationsThis year, the Clear Language Lab is thrilled to award our 2023 Community Leader Award to the Evanston Community Foundation (ECF). We...
Apr 24, 20233 minReadability Formulas Part 2: How Can We Use Them Effectively?Writing for our audience is one of the key parts of plain language. Many writers use readability formulas to judge if a text is...
Mar 30, 20233 minReadability Formulas Part 1: What Are They Really Measuring?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...
Feb 21, 20233 minTone: Not Just What You Say, But HOW You Say It 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...