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Our ClearMark winner in Long Materials: NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Liver Cancer by National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Judges called the entry, "a gold star example" and said, "it is very detailed and that is exactly what patients need."

See all: https://t.co/ZNPhE3Tcau

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Congratulations to our ClearMark winner in the category of Apps & Games: Xfinity’s Effortless Activation from Comcast. Judges said, "It's clear that the customer was put first and consulted often!"

Join us in congratulating the Comcast team! For more: https://t.co/ZNPhE3Tcau

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Last call: AI for plain language webinar!
This session is designed to be a practical introduction for plain language professionals.

May 28 | 1:30 pm ET

Set up a free account on a tool like ChatGPT or Claude and bring a short piece of writing. Sign up: https://t.co/Z5N015pYtB

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AI can support your writing, but it can't replace your judgment. In our next webinar, Stephanie Morrison shares how to use AI responsibly in plain language work.

May 28 | 1:30 pm ET
Learn to prompt effectively, avoid risks, and improve clarity: https://t.co/Z5N015pYtB

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Our 2026 Sokohl Award recipient: Susan Kleimann, PhD!

You may not know her name, but you know her work. Mortgage forms. Credit card privacy notices. IRS letters. SNAP benefit notices.

Susan worked on documents millions rely on. Learn about her impact: https://t.co/fkAue0NidB

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Congratulations to our 2026 ClearMark Award winners!

The awards showcased a wide variety of outstanding, clear communication, like: patient education materials, government resources, digital tools, and benefits and consumer communications.

See them all: https://t.co/j2kb3SjISB

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Today’s the day! The 2026 ClearMark awards kick off at 4:15pm ET!

We’re thrilled to present this year’s awards in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Advancement at their annual conference.

Set your schedule on the conference site — we’ll see you at the ClearMarks!

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Are you registered to attend the 2026 ClearMark Awards?!

If not, now’s the time to get signed up. Registration is free and open to all interested attendees.

Join us in two days and help celebrate the best in plain language from across North America: https://t.co/UsZUbR1sRr

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One week until the 2026 ClearMark Awards! Register to join us on May 13 and celebrate work that helps users find, understand, and use the information they need.

Sign up now to see the best examples of clear communication across North America: https://t.co/c6Z3sd83Kk

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AI is changing how we work. How does it fit in plain language?
Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to use AI as a support tool, not a replacement.
You will get practical tips, a live demo, and time to try it yourself.
May 28 | 1:30 pm ET
Register: [https://t.co/Z5N015pYtB]

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Plain language matters most when we're overwhelmed. Center board member Mary Jane Nirdlinger highlights this truth, “Our bandwidth to struggle through unclear information is minimal at best” in her blog post for the Institute for Healthcare Advancement. https://t.co/iWmUkO00QY

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What goes into judging the ClearMark Awards? More than 40 judges, 10 submission categories, and daily collaboration to pick finalists and Best-In winners.

Join us May 13 to see who won! Registration is free and open to all. Sign up here: https://t.co/Zm5md2WqdN

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How do we find clients, promote services, and keep clients coming back? In April's Member Meetup we share ways to promote plain language services, with breakout discussions to share strategies. Members receive an email invitation. Not a member? Join now: https://t.co/FYBP7zYYRT

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What makes communication truly clear?

Join the 2026 ClearMark Awards to see real examples of plain language that works and learn how to apply those ideas in your own work.

Save your spot: https://t.co/c6Z3sd83Kk

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The 2026 ClearMark Awards are open for registration!

Join us May 13 to see how clear communication helps people find, understand, and use important information.

Free and open to all.

Register: https://t.co/c6Z3sd83Kk

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New on our website: the Center for Plain Language calendar!

Want to know what’s coming up? Our new calendar page brings together upcoming events, deadlines, and important dates in one place, along with registration details and links.

Stay up to date: https://t.co/1urHAGKug9

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Canada has taken a major step toward clearer, more accessible communication with a new national standard that puts people first, helping them understand information, access services, and participate in their communities. Read more in our latest blog: https://t.co/QOFCTfVdPE

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Clear communication is a form of respect. That belief shaped Karen Sokohl’s work. We honor it with the ClearMark Award given in her name.

Members, if you know someone who leads with clarity, mentors others, and champions plain language, nominate today: https://t.co/j7FUP3pMM8

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Can AI help you write more clearly? Yes—if you use it thoughtfully. In our latest blog, Stephanie Morrison shares simple, practical ways to use AI in plain language work while keeping clarity and accountability central. Experimenting with AI? Read this: https://t.co/o9zSBSBOKn

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Excitement grows about Canada’s new accessible plain language standardhttps://centerforplainlanguage.org/excitement-grows-about-canadas-new-accessible-plain-language-standard/