Plain Language
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This month, we speak with the Director of Advocacy for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Zoe Gross, all about plain language; what it is, why it's important and where and how to ask for it.
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"Get things out of the subtext of what you’re saying and into the plain text." —Zoe Gross
"Become awake to the wonderful world that is plain language and spot all the places that it can be brought into your life." —Zoe Gross
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Capitole
1. Plain Language (00:00:00)
2. Please tell us about yourself and what led you to your current work? (00:00:43)
3. So what is plain language? (00:01:20)
4. So why is plain language so important? (00:02:05)
5. Do you have an example of plain language? (00:03:03)
6. when can or should we use plain language? (00:03:53)
7. Who can ask for plain language? (00:04:51)
8. Where can we ask for plain language? (00:05:19)
9. How do we ask for plain language? (00:06:07)
10. Does ASAN have any resources available to help creators out there use plain language? (00:07:02)
11. some critics of plain language say that plain language possibly lessens the value of written content, and has the potential to insult professional readers. How would you answer this criticism? (00:08:18)
12. What tips can you give any creators listening who want to start using plain language in their content? (00:11:34)
13. in your opinion, is plain language a civil right? (00:13:13)
14. What are some current issues within the plain language movement? (00:13:27)
15. how can listeners get involved and help to make sure plain language is available in their own communities? (00:15:18)
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