Introduction to plain language
Overview
Plain language is an essential and often overlooked part of accessibility. There is a myth that plain language is only useful for specific populations. The reality is that everyone benefits from plain language.
This 1-hour session will introduce you to plain language:
- What it is
- Why it matters
- Who it benefits
Presenter Rachel Mills will focus on tips and strategies to help you write in plain language. At the end of the session, you will be ready to apply what you’ve learned to make your communication more accessible.
Speakers
Rachel Mills is a policy analyst with Inclusion Canada, a national organization working to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families. As a registered social worker, Mills has dedicated her career to working in the non-profit sector, primarily in the disability inclusion field. From person-centered planning, to program management, to policy work, her career has always been grounded in a commitment to social justice. She has a particular interest in writing and making information accessible and inclusive using plain language.
Host
W. Francis Fung is the Senior Manager, Skills Development and Employment at March of Dimes Canada. He is lead for stakeholder engagement activities at IDEA and co-lead of IDEA’s Incubator Hub on Employment Support Systems. Fung has a master’s in education, community rehabilitation and disability studies from the University of Calgary, and a BSc in psychology from Trent University. He holds a number of designations and certifications related to vocational rehabilitation and evaluation, as well as disability management.
About the IDEA Speaker Series
The IDEA Speaker Series provides an opportunity to hear guest speakers talk about their efforts to create stronger and more diverse labour markets that include persons with disabilities.
