How do you feel when you read a credit card agreement? Do your eyes spin? Now think about the people you serve. How effective is your written communication? Does it serve the needs of people who are not specialists in your field or who have limited ability to read? If not, then you need to use plain language principles. (Actually, the federal government is required to use plain language in public communications.) Plain Language Consultant, Dr. Cynthia Campbell, will show you how to identify and eliminate jargon, simplify sentences, and strengthen your communication. Then, for fun, you will apply plain language principles to written materials. Bring your red (or blue) pen!

$40 (free for Maryland Nonprofits members)