Unlocking Understanding: Assessing the functional accessibility of plain language in federal government communications

Information
Priority area
Communication
Status
Underway
Recipient
Clay Tree Society for People with Disabilities
Year
2025

Goal of the study

This research will review Plain Language communication within federal government programs and services. It will assess whether what is considered as Plain Language addresses the needs of low-literacy individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The research could provide input into accessibility standards including the standard for Plain Language (CAN/ASC-3.1).