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RESOURCES FOR LEARNERS
Reader’s Voice (2000)
North York Central Library, Toronto Public Library
An annual publication, a collection of writing by learners in the
adult literacy program at the North York Region of the Toronto Public Library.
Each writing piece is followed by exercises and provides useful learning tools
based on the narrative that preceded it.
Contact : Joan Robinson,
Adult Literacy Program,
North York Central Library,
5120 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M2N 5N9
Tel. (416) 395-5552
jrobinson@tpl.toronto.on.ca
Will soon be available online in the
NALD Literacy Collection.
What to do When Your Child Gets
Sick (1999)
by Gloria Mayer, R.N. and Ann Kuklierus, R.N.
Covers the management of over 50 common childhood illnesses and
health problems. Written in an easy to read and easy to understand manner for
parents and caregivers of children from birth to eight years of age. Everyday
language with matching illustrations are used to describe the illnesses or
health problem and to discuss what needs to be done for the child.
Cost : $20
Contact : Institute for
Healthcare Advancement,
15111 E. Whittier Blvd., Suite 460,
Whittier, CA 90603, USA
Tel. 1-800-434-4633,
http://www.iha4health.org/
Shishalh Stories (1997)
by Kelly Toneatto
Collection of folk stories told by First Nations Elders of the
Shishalh Nation, on the West Coast of British Columbia. Each story has a moral
and is well written in plain language. Every story has a word list and
vocabulary section and questions to check for comprehension.
Contact : Open Learning
Agency, 4355 Mathissi Place,
Burnaby, BC V5G 4S8,
Tel. (604) 431-3000 or toll-free 1-800-663-1663 within BC
Fax (604) 431-3333
olainfo@ola.bc.ca
http://www.ola.bc.ca/
The Companion to SARAW: An Exercise
Workbook (1999)
Neil Squire Foundation
The Companion to SARAW (Speech Assisted Reading and Writing) was
developed for an expressed need, to expand the SARAW program’s
capabilities within the framework of the computer program. Goal is to make
learning as easy and interesting as possible.
Contact : Neil Squire
Foundation,
Suite 100, 2445 13th Ave.,
Regina SK S4P 0W1,
Tel. (306) 781-6023,
Fax (306) 522-9474.
Can also be downloaded from the Neil Squire Foundation Website at
http://www.neilsquire.ca
Keep Your Teeth for Life (1998)
by Joel Rosenbloom and Karen Farmer
Canada’s first publication in public dental health for
low-literacy, low-skilled and low income adults. The brochure provides
information on how to keep your teeth healthy, when to seek dental care, and
where to go for accessible dental services.
Contact : Central Toronto
Community Health Centres,
168, Bathurst Street, Toronto ON M5V 2R4
Tel. (416) 703-8482.
Available online at:
http://www.nald.ca/CLR/dent/English/page1.htm
Learners Talking to Learners : Adult
Literacy Learner Events in British Columbia (1999)
Selkirk College
Collection of reports about Learner Events that have been written
by learners from across BC. Some reports are easy to read, while others are
harder to read. The people involved in this publication hope that readers will
be inspired to host their own events in their communities. Contact : Literacy BC,
622 - 510 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8
Tel. 1-800-663-1293 (Toll free in BC) or (604) 684-0624
Fax (604) 684-8520
http://www.nald.ca/lbc.htm
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