Editing Plain language (section)

=== Accessibility ===
Some scholars promote plain language use as a means of making documents accessible, especially for disabled readers or those who lack the expertise and education to understand overly technical documents. Simpler language can decrease a reader's cognitive load, and improve information retention in readers who normally struggle to read complex documents.<ref name=":2" /> Changes in font, text size, and colour can make texts more readable for individuals with impaired vision.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The case for the use of plain English to increase web accessibility {{!}} Request PDF|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3939793|access-date=2020-11-17|website=ResearchGate|language=en}}</ref> Some scholars view plain language from a social justice perspective as a means of increasing equal access to information, especially for marginalized populations that might have decreased access to education.<ref name=":2" />