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This
is what the written definition might look like to 189,000 Maine
adults:
adn poemcut adn voesl losebrmp ta vleles fo ierpncifoyc
ryeacnsse ot ocftiunn no teh jbo dna ni itscyoe, iaehcev eno’s aoslg,
dan vedlpoe eon’s eogndekwl dan ionepltat.
This
is what it looks like to those of us fortunate enough to be able
to read:
and compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency
necessary to function on the job and in society, achieve one's goals,
and develop one's knowledge and potential.
Did you know?
About 42%
of adults in Maine are functioning at the lowest levels of
literacy.
Many Maine
adults cannot perform basic tasks such as completing a job
application, balancing a checkbook or reading a newspaper. An inability to
read is often accompanied by depression, stress, and a
lack of self respect. Inadequate
reading skills often result in limited earning power and
underachievement.
How Literacy Volunteers of
Waterville can help . . .
We train
volunteer tutors who assist adults in improving reading and
writing skills.
Each adult
learner is matched with one tutor who provides one-on-one,
individualized training. Our tutors meet with their students on a
weekly basis and help them develop literacy goals such as getting a
driver's lisence, balancing their checkbook, and helping their children
to read and do homework. The skills these adult learners acquire
enable them to become more equipped in the workplace and to function
better in our society.