Plain Language Workshop

Join us for an online workshop on developing Plain Language resources. Learn how you can apply principles of plain language to written documents (from social media posts to guidebooks), and collaborate with your peers to improve the accessibility of your written materials. After completing the workshop, you will know the basic theory of plain language and feel more confident to apply those theories to the materials you develop for your clients. After you register, you will receive information about how to make your written materials a part of our workshop!

Key Objectives:

• Learn about the Plain Language movement and why Plain Language is important
• Identify the basics of Plain Language
• Practice developing written materials and receive feedback

This workshop is helpful for staff of the settlement sector (settlement workers, language program coordinators, project coordinators, etc.) who develop written materials for clients, as well as organizations that wish to remove barriers affecting persons with disabilities or low-level language skills.

Facilitators: Melissa Germain and Corrina Loewen

Melissa Germain and Corrina Loewen have worked in a wide variety of roles in the Manitoba settlement sector for more than 20 years: teaching newcomers, developing programs and curriculum, and training new EAL teachers.  They are passionate about plain language and developing resources that are accessible to all Manitobans. Melissa and Corrina are excited to share their expertise with you through interactive training sessions, customized workshops, and consultations.

Registration:

MANSO is offering this workshop on a cost-recovery basis of $20 for staff of MANSO Regular and Friends members and $40 for non-members.

A Zoom link will be sent out to participants one week before the event.

• This is an online event. You will need to have access to a computer/ laptop or other devices with a webcam & microphone, as well as an internet connection. 

• Accessibility accommodations are available on advance request. If you have any questions, concerns or inquiries, please send us an email at info@mansomanitoba.ca or call 204-272-0872.

• If cost is a barrier to participation, MANSO member organizations (Regular or Friends) may apply to the PD access fund to cover the cost of this session by completing this form. 

• For more details, and for information about our cancellation and/or reimbursement policy, please see our Professional Development Policy.