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September 2024

I love autumn. Changing landscapes. Changing weather. Changing seasons. With all this comes motivation to catch up on what is going on around you. What is happening in plain language? The answer: a lot. The new ISO Plain Language Standard is spreading its reach. AI is moving quickly into all our technology, organizations, and communications. Organizations, particularly government related, are being challenged to meet public demands for transparency. We want to help you. We have courses, videos, and an AI Summit to help you strengthen skills to connect with clients.

​Get help integrating the new ISO Plain Language Standard
For Organizations: The ISO Plain Language Standard: How to make new guidelines work for organizations
Online course starts September 26 - December 5, 2024. With Academy instructors Sarah Slabbert and Nadja Green from ​Plain Language Institute. Certificate for successful completion. Limited enrolment. Register now.

Get help writing and editing using Plain Language Standard
For writers, editors, content creators (coming this fall)
Apply plain language standard guidelines for stronger client connections. Instructors Romina Marazzato Sparano and Kate Harrison Whiteside lead this online course. We'll send you registration details when available. Interested? Email your contact details to [email protected].

New! AI in Writing Virtual Summit: Plain Language Edition 
Free, invigorating, actionable. Virtual. Nov 14-16.
"Embrace AI for life-changing automations, creativity, and insights. Amazing speakers will share tips, tools, and strategies," says host Romina Marazzato Sparano, PLAINLii, PLA, educlaro.   An amazing lineup of speakers will share tips, tools, and strategies to help you establish yourself as an indispensable resource for your clients, teams, and readers. Interested? Go to aiinwriting.com/ to save a seat.

Calling all public communicators
Connecting with Citizens and other Stakeholders
Enhance your public communication skills with Nicole Watkins Campbell, starting September 19. Sharing years for experience as an employee and a consultant, Nicole with help energize and focus your communication to really connect using plain language. Find out more on plainlanguageacademy.com blog or by watching our PLAinView Youtube interview. Register now at PlainLanguageAcademy.com

Coming soon 
Getting Started with Accessibility​

Let’s stay connected.
Thanks, Kate


Kate Harrison Whiteside
Plain Language Academies
Director and Instructor
[email protected]
1-250-521-0454

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