Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) Information

Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) brings together plain language supporters and practitioners from around the world. We’re a nonprofit organization run entirely on a volunteer basis. Our growing network includes members from over 20 countries working in clear communication in more than 10 languages. *Our mission* PLAIN is the international association for plain language professionals that promotes clear communication in any language. *Our objectives* 1. Increase public awareness of plain language as a means of making communications from government, business, industry, the professions (including the medical, legal, information management, education and communications professions), and community organizations accessible internally and to a broad, public audience. 2. Help people understand and use plain language principles. 3. Promote the use of plain language within Canada and internationally. (PLAIN is a nonprofit organization incorporated in Canada.) 4. Promote research and development in plain language. 5. Promote the interests of plain language specialists. 6. Develop standards and practices for the plain language field. 7. Provide services for members, including marketing, networking, conferences, and communications. 8. Sponsor an international email forum through which members and others can exchange ideas about plain language. 9. Collaborate with organizations that have complementary objectives. 10. Fulfill other purposes that complement these objectives. In line with our mission, we have a plain language page in Spanish: Spanish LI group PLAIN - Plain grupo en español