How Does Literacy Affect the
Health of Canadians? A Profile Paper (1998) A paper which discusses the significant health impacts of literacy.
Identifies why literacy is a health issue and thus is relevant to
Health Canada and to its mandate. Touches upon some of the mechanisms
by which literacy affects health, and suggests some of the ways in
which the health field can respond. Contact: Health Canada
Publications, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Technology: Practical
Applications in Manitoba Literacy
(1998) The result of a survey of provincial adult literacy programs in
Manitoba. Purpose was to assess present access to technology by adult
learners and practitioners, identify barriers to usage, and identify
needs of programs regarding use of technology in literacy. Reaching the Rainbow
(1998) An information kit which contains multimedia components on setting
up an Aboriginal literacy program, or when adding Aboriginal literacy
as a component to compliment existing programs. Literacy Handbook for Young
Offenders (1998) Contains a selection of low-level literacy stories and exercises
which has the students of the Isumaqsunngittut Youth Centre, in
Ikaluit, Northwest Territories, as its target audience. However, the
stories and exercises can be adapted and used in a variety of
settings. Also contains a complete story for more advanced readers. Learners Talking to Learners :
Adult Literacy Learner Events in British Columbia
(1998) A collection of reports written by learners from across BC. The
reports are about the Learners’ Events that they planned
and held in their area. A Learner’s Event can be many
different things : a workshop, a writing circle, conference, play,
etc. Each event is planned and put on by a group of learners with
support from their instructors. A Guide to Literacy Services in
Ontario (1998) Provides a listing of organizations involved in the adult literacy
field in Ontario. Enables information-seekers to make use of two
powerful media : print and Internet technology. The Alpha Ontario
Website, now part of AlphaPlus Centre, will be updated to provide
electronic access to the information in this guide. Partners in the Transfer of
Learning (1998) A resource manual for workplace education instructors, with
information which was gathered through field interviews, document
reviews and interviews with experts. Working with Low-Literacy
Seniors: Practical Strategies for Health Providers
(1998) An easy-to-use guide designed to highlight the special needs of
low-literacy seniors within the health system. Practical strategies
intended to help health providers serve this important group of
clients more sensitively and effectively. Includes sections on Low
Literacy and Seniors’ Health; Using Plain Language Writing
and Clear Verbal Communication; Links Between Literacy and
Health, etc.  Promoting Family Literacy in
PEI (1998) Strategic plan for family literacy in PEI, which includes :
definitions used in Family Literacy; Information on Strategic
Planning; Relationship of this project to other projects and
initiatives in PEI, etc. Youth Literacy Resource Kit :
Resources to help Literacy Programs serve out of school youth aged
16-24 (1998) A kit that was produced by the OLC in answer to requests for
information about literacy programs for out-of-school youth between
the ages of 16 and 24. Aim is to share information among groups who
already serve youth and groups who want to start serving youth, or
want to serve youth better. Literacy Works II -
Newfoundland and Labrador (1997) A listing of the federal and provincial literacy projects in
Newfoundland and Labrador from 1994 to the end of January 1997.
Projects sponsored by volunteer organizations, colleges, school
boards, unions, community centres and others dedicated to promoting
literacy and making services more accessible. Adult Basic Education Resource
Packages (1998) Packages include : English Intermediate and Advanced levels;
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Family Connections : 1998
Directory of Family Literacy Projects Across Canada
(1998) A Directory that presents an extensive overview of on-going family
literacy initiatives across the country. Summaries of individual
projects, listed by province, include details on resources for
practitioners and learners. Project descriptions also contain contact
information to facilitate practitioner networking. |