
ACCESS FOR ALL
Plain Language is a Civil Right
Virtual Event • May 11-13, 2021
DESIGN. LITERACY. PRACTICE.
Access for All: Plain Language is a Civil Right, is a virtual conference dedicated to using plain language to break down barriers in society. Through our three themes - design, literacy, and practice – we will explore how to bring access to all through plain language.

Designing Plain Language:
How design and graphics shape audience comprehension.
With keynote presentations from:
Helena Haapio
Rob Waller
Karel van der Waarde

Literacy across the disciplines:
Making financial, health, legal, and other information accessible for all.
With keynote presentations from:
Matla Titi & Shelley Van Der Westhuizen
Dr. Kathie Irwin
Michael Villaire

Plain Language in Practice and Purpose:
Applying Plain Language in the real world.
With keynote presentations from:
Ginny Redish
Joe Kimble
Neil James