Did you know?
“45% of BC adults struggle to navigate a website, fill out a form, read a rental agreement or follow instruction manuals because of low literacy skills.”
Or that,
“52% of BC adults find it hard to calculate medicine dosage, use information from graphs, or fill out a log book at work due to low numeracy skills.”
READ Surrey/White Rock is helping to change these shocking statistics. Each small step makes a difference to the lives of the people we assist. For many, learning to improve reading, writing, and math skills is life changing.
Happening Now
COVID-19 and Literacy
People with low literacy may have a hard time getting accurate information. It is important to use trusted sources. It is helpful to use plain language and infographics. Here are some good places to get information.
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BC Centre for Disease Control Information and advice on the virus in BC
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Healthlink BC Also has information in many languages
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Public Health Agency of Canada Infographics
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World Health Organization Infographics
Calendar of Events
May 4 |
READ Board of Directors Meeting |
May 19 |
Share & Learn (Food Faves) |
May 20 |
Literacy Task Group Meeting |
June 1
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READ Board of Directors Meeting |
June 10 |
Volunteer Information Session |
June 21 |
READ AGM |
September 7
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READ Board of Directors Meeting
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September 8 |
International Literacy Day |
October 21 |
Literacy Task Group Meeting |
October (dates TBD) |
Tutor Training |
*Dates may change. Please contact us to confirm.
Partners Program
Partners Adult Literacy Tutoring provides free one-to-one tutoring for adult learners in reading, writing or math.
Here is a handout and poster about the Partners Program. Please post or give to someone who needs help.
Learn more about our Partners Program and how to get involved.
We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia
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