Center for Plain Language
The Center's mission is to increase the usefulness and efficiency of government, legal, and
business documents, so that the people who use those documents can quickly and easily

find what they need   understand what they find   act on that understanding

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Help us advocate for clarity and usability.

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With three levels of membership available—Champion/Corporation ($1000), Member/Advocate ($100), Student/Retiree ($35)—you’re sure to find one that meets your needs and fits your budget. Your tax-deductible contribution will:
  • Support the organization as we seek to increase the usefulness and efficiency of government, legal, and business documents, so that people can use those documents quickly and easily;
  • Help us improve the Center’s infrastructure;
  • Fund important ongoing and new plain-language research and the dissemination of resulting evidence; and
  • Provide recognition to those who champion plain language.
Read more about becoming a member of the Center for Plain Language…
  • Contact Us • 301.523.8563
    • || Center for Plain Language · Mailing Address: 3936 Rickover Road • Silver Spring, MD 20902