Libraries and Accessibility

Accessible Communication Styles and Guides

• Start with this resource on accessible communication styles from ASGCLA to learn more about "inclusive language that celebrates the diversity of experience," with a short list of additional resources on language and specific terminology. 
• The ADA National Network has Guidelines for Writing About People with Disabilities.
• The National Center on Disability and Journalism developed a detailed, alphabetized Disability Language Style Guide.
• This Language Guide from the organization People with Disability Australia provides guidance on what to say and not say.

Using Plain Language

• Federal Plain Language Guidelines
• Plain Language Guidelines from the State of Connecticut's CT.Gov Plain Language Style Guide
• Less is More: Writing in Plain Language from Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)