🇺🇸 U.S. federal government website from the @USGSA & @GSA_TTS.
The Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) advocates for clarity in government.
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
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
#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
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!
#DXCommunitySummit Session 1:
Avoid "Jargonland" - communicating in #PlainLanguage helps both internal and external customers to understand our content.
https://t.co/2AMegjIAi1
🔥🎟️ 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
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.
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.
#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
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.
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.
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
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
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