The Clear Writers Hit Squad, 15.5 min., Frontier College, 35 Jackes Ave., Toronto M4T 1E2, $89.95, e-mail orderstosdrummonds@frontiercollege.ca
The following two videos focus on service organizations working with the general public. They include tips on clear language in oral and written communication.
Face to Face: A Video Guide on Clear Communication for Professionals, 1996, Acadia
Health Education Coalition, Maine, distributed in Canada by the Canadian Public Health
Association, Ottawa, $50, e-mail orders to
hrc/cds@cpha.ca, Order #H0256
Literacy Matters, 15 min., part of the Literacy Audit Kit (see above), Alberta Association for Adult Literacy.
www.web.netl-raporter/
Plain Language Online Centre: a terrific site, includes online training in plain language
as well as links, resources, articles.
www.torque.netl-schalp/clad/clad.htm
St. Christopher House Adult Literacy Program: tips for clear language and design.
www.nald.ca
National Adult Literacy Database: adult literacy information network including
resources, services and links.
www.alphaplus.ca
AlphaPlus Centre: Ontario's literacy and language training resource centre includes an
extensive collection of clear language and design resources. Online catalogue and free
lending service. Service streams include the Anglophone, Francophone, Deaf and Native
communities.