International Plain Language Day is October 13

Event | Posted: October 11, 2011

International Plain Language Day (IPLD) October 13, 2011 is gaining global support from plain language professionals in Sweden, the UK, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, India, and Africa. Events and contests are being planned in various localities:

In South Africa, a social media meme for the worst example of gobbledygook.
In Calgary Alberta Canada, a petition campaign on City Hall steps to have IPLD declared by the city for 2012.
In Atlanta Georgia, another contest for an example of the worst government writing.
In Ottawa Canada, a celebratory luncheon.
In Washington DC, a workshop for government writers.

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