PlainLanguage.gov

🇺🇸 U.S. federal government website from the @USGSA & @GSA_TTS.

The Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) advocates for clarity in government.

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10/07/2024: The Department of Homeland Security @DHSgov has issued new guidance for U.S. government websites and social media addressing web and digital communications related to Hurricane Milton. https://t.co/En6HywNuGX

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The Department of Homeland Security @DHSgov issued new guidance for U.S. government websites and social media addressing web and digital communications related to Hurricane Helene.
https://t.co/aLBF6lfUgI
Note: Updated today, October 4, 2024

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Plain language and accessibility go hand in hand when creating content.

#gaad

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#Accessibility isn't just the right thing to do; it’s the law. The guidance, resources, and community you find here will help you deliver accessible #digital products and services in the federal government.
https://t.co/NGgKiMlyNv

#gaad #a11y #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay

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Save the date for the upcoming M-23-22 Industry Day: Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience. This virtual summit will take place on May 14, 2024 (1 pm - 3:45 pm ET) and begin a dialogue on enhancing the digital interactions between the government and the American public!

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#DXCommunitySummit Session 1:
Avoid "Jargonland" - communicating in #PlainLanguage helps both internal and external customers to understand our content.

https://t.co/2AMegjIAi1

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And be sure to join the #PlainLanguage Community at https://t.co/K3BtaOop64

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🔥🎟️ Don’t miss out — registration for today’s 2024 #DXCommunitySummit is still open!
Invite your friends and colleagues to join us!

https://t.co/2jhBLdAKAi

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📅 3/14, 10 am - 4 pm, ET
Need help addressing OMB M-23-22 requirements? Join us tomorrow as 16 government agencies share stories of #innovation, #collaboration
https://t.co/2jhBLdAKAi

#SpringSummit #DXCommunitySummit #DigitalGov #DigitalServices #GovTech #CivicTech #Community

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U.S. government employees & contractors can join @Digital_Gov Communities of Practice like #PlainLanguage at https://t.co/K3BtaOop64
See the post below to register for next week's Community Summit!
#SpringSummit #DigitalExperience #DXCommunitySummit

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📅 3/14, 10 am - 4 pm, ET
Join us for a day of #inspiration & #collaboration as government agencies share stories of #innovation in the digital project journey https://t.co/2jhBLdAKAi

#SpringSummit #DXCommunitySummit #DigitalGov #DigitalServices #GovTech #CivicTech #Community

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Use #PlainLanguage to help modernize your website. Save the date, March 13, 10am–4pm. https://t.co/rYFlACyHtY hosts a Community Summit on Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience. Before the meeting, have a look at the policy framework. https://t.co/cGQZbmQrLO.

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Happy #LeapDay! Who is stellar at using #PlainLanguage to explain #LeapYear and #February29 to nonexperts? @NASA explains science for nonscientists and offers plenty for experts. https://t.co/lVrmKbpATP.

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#PlainLanguage summaries explain research findings to laypersons. Improve perceived accessibility, understanding, and empowerment. Psychologists derived 5 simple rules in How to Put It Plainly? @FrontPsychol. https://t.co/tgYrGzXDBd

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Has a public servant improved your experience? Maybe the use of #PlainLanguage helped? Nominate public servants from federal, state, local and international governments for the 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards. Submissions due April 5. https://t.co/v69mcD0RY5.

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Use #PlainLanguage and consistency in style. What style guide does your agency use? AP, Chicago, MLA? Your own? We’d love to hear from you. Style Guide Overview from @PurdueOwl explains guides help make common elements consistent across documents. https://t.co/0nOv34o7lJ.

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Need some quick tips to check your own #writing? Your audience needs #PlainLanguage for clarity, organization, and to convey purpose. Personalize this template to create your editing checklist. https://t.co/0tTdEvnF0t #writingcommunity

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#LeapDay extension! You have 1 week to submit your #PlainLanguage entry in 1 of 13 categories for the 2024 ClearMark Awards. Show off your clear writing and good design! Due #February29.
https://t.co/g6JFGteMM4. #writing #words #writingcommunity

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#PlainLanguage helps build trust in your website.

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Since websites are sometimes the only way the public interacts with agencies, it’s our duty to deliver a well-designed & helpful online experience. Start improving in these 4 areas to increase the trustworthiness of your site. https://t.co/KskU8qLpQe
#trust #design #content

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#PlainLanguage and #accessibility. The #EuropeanUnion has an Easy to Read program for people with intellectual #disabilities. Plain language makes information easy to understand. Its logo helps users find these resources. https://t.co/ZrZ9pSddE1. #EU #writing #words #writing

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#PlainLanguage uses punctuation to guide the reader. A Guide to Em Dashes, En Dashes, and Hyphens from @MerriamWebster Dictionary gives tips and shows writers how to use them. https://t.co/659NOWH5eE. #writing #WritingCommunity #grammar #words #readingcommunity

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Nominate a public servant or the 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards from federal, state, local and international governments. Maybe #PlainLanguage improved your experience. Submissions due April 5. https://t.co/v69mcD0RY5. #publicservice #writing #writingcommunity #words

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#PlainLanguage and trends. The short list for #wordoftheyear and why @Dictionarycom chose #hallucinate. See the data for word lookups, some driven by #ArtificialIntelligence. https://t.co/qg1VZP6lN7. #AI #writing #grammar #grammartips #writingcommunity #words #dictionary