Free writing and editing workshop Friday 10th September NALA
17/08/2010
Free writing and editing workshops - Friday 10th September
With an estimated one in four adults having a significant literacy difficulty, agencies dealing with the public face particular challenges in ensuring that people can understand and use their services. One step in the right direction is to use plain English. Using plain English makes sense because clearer information is more likely to save time, money and possible frustration in clarifying misunderstandings.
This September, as part of National Adult Literacy Awareness Week, the National Adult Literacy Agency will launch a campaign to encourage organisations dealing with the public to use plain English. This will include a seminar on removing literacy-related barriers in organisations, followed by free plain English writing workshops for relevant staff in government departments, public bodies and NGOs.
The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) would like to extend this invitation to staff and members of your organisation to attend this seminar and avail of free plain English training. It will take place on Friday 10 September from 9.30am – 12.45pm in Newman House, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
NALA hope someone from your organisation can attend this seminar, which they believe will help reduce barriers to accessing services.
This campaign is being organised to raise awareness of the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, and is part funded by the Social Inclusion Division in the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs.