Laura Thompson, Senior Communications Specialist As QIP’s senior communications specialist, Laura Thompson’s chief responsibility is producing publications for the Education Data Technical Assistance Program (EDTAP)—documents primarily geared toward sharing best practices about building and using longitudinal data systems. Though she…
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What is Section 508, and Why Does it Matter?
An image showing a phone, tablet, and computer, with a globe icon overlapping them. Surrounding this image are various symbols representing accessibility such as braille, wheelchair access and closed captioning. The third Thursday of May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day…
What Federal Agencies Need to Know About Plain Language
Simple, direct, and understandable, plain language engages and informs your audience. Communications experts know this, and the law requires federal agencies to use it. The Plain Language Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to follow the Federal Plain Language Guidelines; follow implementation…