A how-to guide on producing language guides that cater to diverse audiences and abilities.

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📋 STEP BY STEP

Here’s how you can use Change Agent to create inclusive and accessible language guides that cater to diverse audiences and abilities.

Step 1: Define the Purpose and Scope of Your Language Guide

Identify the specific goals, target audience, and context for your language guide. Consider the diversity of your audience in terms of race, ethnicity, ability, age, and other factors. Determine what kind of language you want to focus on (e.g., inclusive language, accessible language, or both).

To define the purpose and scope, ask yourself: “What is the main objective of my language guide? Who is my target audience? What are their needs and preferences?”

Step 2: Gather Resources and Reference Materials

Collect relevant resources, such as style guides, academic research, and expert opinions on inclusive and accessible language. Consider consulting with individuals from diverse backgrounds to ensure your guide is representative.

To gather resources, be sure to search for reputable sources online or in libraries and reach out to experts and individuals from diverse backgrounds for input.

Step 3: Upload Resources to Change Agent

Upload the gathered resources to Change Agent, either as files or by copying and pasting text from web pages. This will help Change Agent analyze the content and identify key themes, values, and language recommendations.

• To upload resources as a file
  • Click the “+” symbol to the left of the prompt window
  • Choose your file
•  To load resources from a webpage
  • Copy the entire URL (NOTE: if the URL is for a Google Doc or other cloud service, make sure that sharing is set to “Anybody with the link”)
  • Type “#” into the Change Agent prompt window and paste your URL immediately after the “#”
  • Click on the gray dialog window that says #[URL] to load the resources

Step 4: Prompt Change Agent to Generate Language Guide Content

Use Change Agent to generate content for your language guide. Provide a clear prompt, such as “Create an inclusive language guide for a diverse audience, focusing on respectful communication and accessibility.”

To generate language guide content, ask follow-up prompts to refine the content, such as "Include examples of ableist language to avoid" or "Provide recommendations for using inclusive pronouns."

Step 5: Review & Revise

Review the generated content and revise it as needed. Ensure that the language is clear, concise, and respectful. Consider consulting with experts and individuals from diverse backgrounds to validate the content.

To review and revise, ask yourself: “Does the content align with my goals and scope? Is the language inclusive and accessible?”

Step 6: Finalize and Share

Once you’re satisfied with the content, finalize your language guide and share it with your audience. Consider making it publicly available or sharing it within your organization.

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📘 BACKGROUND

Current Process

Creating inclusive and accessible language guides often involves manual research, consultation with experts, and tedious writing. This process can be time-consuming and may not always result in a comprehensive or effective guide.

Opportunity

Change Agent offers an innovative solution to these challenges by enabling the creation of inclusive and accessible language guides that cater to diverse audiences and abilities. By analyzing resources and generating content, Change Agent can help reduce the time and effort required to create a comprehensive guide.

With Change Agent, you can create a language guide that is tailored to your specific needs and goals. The generated content can be refined and revised to ensure it meets the highest standards of inclusivity and accessibility. This approach enables you to create a guide that is not only effective but also respectful and considerate of diverse audiences.

Benefits

• More efficient method for creating inclusive and accessible language guides
• 90% reduction in research time, allowing for faster creation and dissemination of guides
• Customized language guides tailored to specific needs and goals