Date/Time
2 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs
This workshop is designed for social workers who engage with diverse populations, including individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The workshop introduces the principles of plain language and explores its role in improving clarity, accessibility, and equity in social services. Participants will learn how to simplify complex messages while maintaining accuracy, ensuring that clients fully understand their rights, responsibilities, and available resources.
Learning Objectives:
Define Plain Language and explain why it is essential in social work practice
Identify Communication Barriers such as jargon, legalistic terms, and unclear instructions that create barriers to service access.
Apply Plain Language Principle for a better Cross-Cultural and Linguistic Accessibility
Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists, anyone interested in the topic.
Location: Virtual
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $50.00-$70.00
For questions, email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu