Hello,

Here is another site recommended by Literacy Nova Scotia (in addition to NALD): www.literacytrust.org.uk

I also spoke with Lynn Chiarelli (CPHA's National Literacy and Health Program) and she provided a few additional insights.

(1) She is not aware of a comprehensive glossary of plain language medical terms.

(2) CPHA has a useful resource on using plain language in communicating health information:

National Literacy and Health Program, and the Canadian Public Health Association (1998) Easy Does It! Plain Language and Clear Verbal 
Communication. Canadian Public Health Association. Ontario.It is available through CPHA ($20). I have seen a sample of the document and it does look 
very helpful.

(3) The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) - an American organization - has some helpful links and also has a discussion group. Perhaps you could 
post your question on listserv and somebody could point you to a more specific resource. http://www.nifl.gov/

(4)  The Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion has developed a number of plain language resources (e.g., posters, pamphlets, 
etc.). You can see/download them at http://www.immunize.cpha.ca/english/poster.htm

I have also found some interesting links at http://www.healthliteracy.com/.

I hope that this is  this is helpful.

Caroline
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer MacDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Looking for plain language resource


> Hi Click4HPers
> 
> Could any of you point me in the direction of plain language guides for
> writing materials for a public audience, i.e. grade 5 or grade 8 reading
> levels.
> 
> In particular I am searching for a guide or glossary to help me put
> medical terminology into plain language.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jen Macdonald MHSc., BA.,
> Health Educator, Public Health
> Office of Health Promotion / NS Dept of Health
> Joseph Howe building, 1681 Granville St.
> PO Box 488, Halifax NS, B3J 2R8
> tel: (902) 424-6093       fax: (902) 424-0663
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