The Final SELSI Multiplier Event in Slovenia

People attending conference in Ljubljana.

The fourth SELSI Multiplier Event was held in Ljubljana on October 17, 2024.

The conference focused on Spoken Easy Language and its role in promoting social inclusion.

Organized by RTV Slovenija and Zavod Risa, the event brought together experts and participants from various countries.

The fourth SELSI Multiplier Event

The fourth SELSI Multiplier Event shared many important ideas about making spoken language easier to understand.

It began with an opening by RTV Slovenija and Zavod Risa, followed by a panel on SELSI’s progress in Slovenia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, and Sweden.

Keynote speeches and presentations included research on Easy Language by Anna Matamala from Spain, its use in courts in Slovenia, and communication for adult protection by Simone Girard-Groeber from Switzerland.

Other talks covered Easy Language in mental health by Deborah Chinn and Katy Brickley, cognitive offloading by Irene Florean and colleagues, and human rights and inclusion by Sandra Marques from Portugal.

A round table led by Ulla Bohman discussed how language changes in society.

The event ended with closing remarks by Tatjana Knapp from Zavod Risa, emphasizing its value for accessibility and inclusion.

In addition to the main sessions, a poster section ran throughout the day. This showcased research and projects using Plain and Easy Language to improve communication and accessibility.

Materials in English and Slovene

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Conference opening: Hosted by RTV Slovenija and Zavod Risa | video
Panel Presentation: Overview of the SELSI project, contributions from Slovenia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, and Sweden | video | slides
Keynote Speech I: Research on Easy-to-Understand Language at TransMedia Catalonia, presented by Anna Matamala (Spain) | video | slides
Spoken Easy Language in judicial processes in Slovenia: Presentation by Jernej Koselj, Ministry of Justice, Ana Bajt and Katarina Bervar Sternad, PIC (Slovenia) | video | slides
Accessible Communication in Adult Protection Procedures and Beyond: Keynote speech by Simone Girard-Groeber (Switzerland) | video | slides
Use of Easy Language in mental health: Presentation by Deborah Chinn and Katy Brickley (United Kingdom) | video | slides
Cognitive offloading and Easy Language: Presentation by Irene Florean, Marta Stragà, and Fabio Del Missier (Italy) | video | slides
Keynote Speech III: Accessible Communication and Human Rights: Ensuring Full Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities, presented by Sandra Marques (Portugal) | video | slides
Round Table Discussion: Words Matter – changes in society and words, chaired by Ulla Bohman (Sweden) | video | slides
Poster session: Contributions in Plain and Easy Language available throughout the conference | posters
Closing session: Tatjana Knapp, Zavod Risa | video