Libraries and Accessibility

Accessible Communication Styles and Guides

A collection of resources related to inclusive language when writing about people who have a disability. 

• Accessible communication styles (American Library Association, Reference and User Services Association) 
• Guidelines for Writing About People with Disabilities ( ADA National Network)
• Disability Language Style Guide (National Center on Disability and Journalism)
• Language Guide (People with Disability Australia) 

Using Plain Language

Use of plain language benefits everyone and helps ensure that your message is understood by more people.

• Federal Plain Language Guidelines
• Plain Language Guidelines (State of Connecticut's Plain Language Style Guide)
• Less is More: Writing in Plain Language (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)