March 26

Transportation Advocacy Updates

Training For Nonprofits and Government Agencies

The presenters are from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Learn how to write policy information in a way that is clear and easy to understand.

April 15

4:00 to 5:00 ET

Intro to

Accessible Formats

A Webinar for Government 

and Non-Profits Agencies 



** Why write in accessible formats? ** What's the difference between 

Plain Language and Easy Read?

** What principles should everyone 

follow when writing in an 

accessible way? 

Learn the answers to these questions and more in this brief introductory webinar, with time for questions and answers.

April 29

4:00 to 5:00 ET

Plain 

Language

A Webinar for Government 

and Non-Profits Agencies

Plain language writing makes your work better -- and it's more accessible for people with disabilities and English language learners. Learn the ins and outs of plain language in this webinar.

May 13

4:00 to 5:00 ET

Easy Read Text

A Webinar for Government 

and Non-Profits Agencies

Writing in Easy Read is different than writing in plain language. Learn what makes Easy Read unique and important -- and how to write in Easy Read -- in this webinar!

May 20

4:00 to 5:00 ET

Easy Read Icons

A Webinar for Government 

and Non-Profits Agencies

You don't need to be able to draw to make great pictures for Easy Read documents. Learn how in this webinar!

June 15

4:00 to 5:00 ET

Formatting Basics

A Webinar for Government 

and Non-Profits Agencies 

Learn how to use computer programs like InDesign or Illustrator to format plain language and Easy Read documents.

July 1

4:00 to 5:00 ET

Plain Language/Easy Read Technical Assistance 

Office Hours

Join our virtual office hours to get expert feedback on your Easy Read and Plain Language documents.

You can share one page of something you’ve written. Experts from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network will review it live and give feedback.

You have two options:

• Email one page of your document by June 24 to topper@gmsavt.org for early review

• Or share your document during the session

Reviews are first come, first served.

This is a great chance to improve your work with expert support!

Sessions start at 4:00 ET, 3:00 CT, 2:00 MT, 1:00 PT, 10:00 HST

Hosted by Green Mountain Self-Advocates

Training Resource Created by Presenters

One Idea Per Line:

A Guide to Making 

Easy Read Resources

This guide was made by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. It will help you write in Easy Read, an accessible format that uses pictures and easy-to-understand language. Creating resources in Easy Read helps make sure that all people with disabilities have the tools we need to understand and speak out about policy that affects our lives.

SARTAC | https://selfadvocacyinfo.org/