Our committees
Dozens of plain language experts volunteer their time to advance the Federation’s work
Our committees
As the Federation’s activities have grown, it has set up 4 standing committees to progress its agenda:
Certification This committee is exploring how to develop systems and standards to certify plain language organizations, individuals and documents.
Communications The communications committee supports the Federation’s publications, events, website, and branding.
Standard Localization and Implementation This committee is working to promote the ISO 24495 plain language standard and help as many countries as possible to adopt or translate it.
Training and Resources The committee is developing best practice guidelines for plain language training, and is setting up a major Resource Bank of plain language information.

Sarah Slabbert

Gael Spivak

Lisa Vieno

Christine LeBlanc

Deanna Lorianni
Sub-committee chairs
Certification subcommittees
Organizations: Deborah S. Bosley (Chair) — United States
Individuals: Milva Finnegan — United States
Documents: Bede Sunter (Chair) — Australia
Systems: Angelika Vaasa — Estonia