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Plain Language for Everyone: Making Information More Inclusive

By Kendall Eaton, Esq. 

What is Plain Language?

Plain language is often misunderstood as something designed only for people with disabilities; but in reality, it benefits everyone. The International Plain Language Federation defines a document as plain language if “…its wording, structure, and design are so clear that the intended readers can easily find what they need, understand what they find, and use that information.” Using plain language means that you are communicating your ideas clearly for the reader to find everything they need to know. 

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