Join an interactive webinar to learn about Easy English, Easy Read and accessible information.

As communication specialists we need to

be aware of what it is and what it is not;
how it may impact our communication with clients and families;
what the current research is saying;
its links with aphasia friendly materials;
considerations for integrating into the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards.

When: Tuesday 5 July 2022

Where: Online via Zoom

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Melbourne time

Cost: $100 + gst

Suitable for:

Any Speech Pathologist

Learning objectives

Participants will

Learn the legislative and policy framework for Easy English;
Investigate the new Speech Pathology Australia professional standards as it relates to your workplace;
Compare and contrast Easy English and Easy Read;
Reflect on current practices nationally and internationally;
Explore current resources available in the Australian and international context;
Reflect on written communication needs for your own workplace;
Receive references and resources for further study and independent research.

This webinar has 25 places

Not sure if this is right for you?

Call Cathy Basterfield 0466 579 855 or email cathy@accesseasyenglish.com.au

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Access Easy English is owned by Cathy Basterfield.

Cathy is a trained Speech Pathologist, with more than 30 years experience. She has a national and international reputation in the development of Easy English. Cathy is acknowledged by her peers as a highly experienced practitioner in the field of Easy English. She is also recognised as being at the forefront of the development of Easy English in Australia, being one of the first practitioners in this specialist field. Cathy was involved in the original development, and update of the Easy English writing Style Guide in 2006 and 2008. She has been at the forefront of the development of quality standards and benchmarks for Easy English.

Cathy was awarded a Victorian Government Ethel Temby scholarship for an investigative study into international trends and accreditation for Easy English writing and publications in 2011. Cathy is regularly invited to present at conferences on this subject matter.

Cathy's latest journal articles are

Basterfield (2020) COVID-19 information for people with lower literacy. PLAIN Vol.2, No. 2, pp 16-17.

Basterfield (2019) Plain Language; Easy English. What does it all mean? IDA 40 June, pp 15-18.

Basterfield (2018) Access to Written Information: A social equity, social justice issue. Clarity 78, pp18-22.

See more at www.accesseasyenglish.com.au

Cathy is a member of

Speech Pathology Australia. Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist
AGOSCI
ASID
IASSIDD
IAFLL
PLAIN International.