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1. Addictions in the Home (2012)
An information brochure for adults with low English literacy
Series: Easy Reading brochures – Vecova
Authors: Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova)
This is one of a series of easy-to-read booklets prepared by Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
This booklet is aimed at a disabled person whose helper may be addicted to alcohol, drugs or gambling. The authors describe the signs of addiction; how the helper’s addiction affects the disabled person; and where to go for help.
In addition to using plain language throughout the document, the authors insert hyphens into compound words like understand and outside; offer pronunciation guides in brackets after difficult words; and provide definitions for words that might be unfamiliar to the reader.
Formerly called the Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), Vecova is based in Calgary, Alberta. For more information, please click here: http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-02-27
2. Alcohol Use: It is your choice! (2012)
An information brochure for adults with low English literacy
Series: Easy Reading brochures – Vecova
Authors: Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova)
Prepared by Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova) in Calgary, Alberta, this booklet is part of a series designed for people with low English literacy skills.
The authors explain what alcohol is and describe its effects on the body and on behaviour. They provide a brief questionnaire to help determine whether alcohol is a problem in someone’s life and offer suggestions on what to do if drinking has become a problem.
The authors use clear language throughout; provide definitions for unfamiliar words; and offer pronunciation guides for difficult words. They also break compound words like “outside” into smaller parts by inserting hyphens.
Formerly called the Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI), Vecova helps both people with disabilities and the community at large. For more information, please click here: http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-02-27
3. Anxiety (2012)
An information brochure for adults with low English literacy
Series: Easy Reading brochures – Vecova
Authors: Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova)
This booklet is part of a series developed for people with low English literacy skills.
The authors discuss the difference between anxiety and fear, and between feeling anxious upon occasion and having an anxiety disorder. They offer suggestions to help people deal with anxiety on their own and explain where to turn if those steps are not enough.
The authors also include a list of possible causes of anxiety, including having to speak in front of a group; a visit to the doctor; and the loss of a loved one.
The authors use clear language throughout; provide definitions for unfamiliar words; and offer pronunciation guides for difficult words.
The booklet was prepared by Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova), formerly known as the Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI). For more information, please click here: http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-04-02
4. Assistive Technology Information: Guide for Literacy Practitioners (2010)
Authors: Literacy Nova Scotia
Assistive technology can be any technological tool or strategy that helps people work around their physical or learning disabilities.
The authors of this guide note that there are many technological tools available to help people cope with disabilities but the technology can only help if the tool matches the person’s needs. Therefore, it is essential that the person’s challenges be accurately assessed or diagnosed.
The authors include sections on assistive technology for reading printed and electronic material; reading skills and comprehension; writing and spelling; and expressing ideas through language. They provide a list of companies that offer assistive technology and have also included web links.
The authors note that they have provided very general descriptions of products because the technologies are constantly being updated or replaced.
Added: 2011-04-29
5. The Challenges of Literacy and Employment (1995)
Authors: Susan Devins, Maureen Saunders
This book documents the challenges that face two Learners (Darren and Angele) as they must balance their employment responsibilities as well as their studies at Prospects Literacy Association. It is intended for adult educators who work in the field of literacy. With the book are Facilitator's Notes that suggest a variety of reading and writing activities for beginning readers.
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Added: 1995-01-01
6. A Community Handbook on Developing a Literacy and Disability Awareness Training Program (1994)
Authors: Judy Calvin, Kerry Duffy
This handbook was developed for use by Independent Living Resource Centres (ILRCs) throughout Canada as the second phase of a national literacy project undertaken by the Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC).
The handbook enables centres and other consumer groups to help empower individuals with disabilities to make their own choices and participate in the community. The handbook also increases awareness of literacy issues as they relate to people with disabilities.
The handbook begins with the personal stories of three people with disabilities who describe the barriers they faced in getting an education.
The authors have included sections on the importance of literacy to people with disabilities; making ILRCs more accessible to people with low literacy skills; and designing and implementing a disability awareness workshop.
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Added: 2004-04-02
7. Facing the New Economy (1996)
Book 2
Series: Newfoundland and Labrador Adult Basic Education Social History Series
Authors: Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador, Cabot College Literacy Office
This essay is the second in the Newfoundland and Labrador Adult Basic Education Social History Series, developed to provide adult learners with meaningful literacy materials drawn from their own vibrant culture. The intended audience for the series is ABE Level 1 students. Because of the disparate subject matter, however, the essays are written in varying degrees of reading difficulty.
The essays were created by five professional writers: Ed Kavanagh, Carmelita McGrath, Janet McNaughton, Kathryn Welbourn and Kathleen Winter.
At the end of each essay, supplemental material is included, such as topics and questions for discussion, and possible projects and other suggested learning activities related to the essay.
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Added: 2004-08-23
8. Free Assistive Technology for People with Learning Disabilities (2009)
Authors: Yvan Roy, The Centre for Literacy
This booklet summarizes information presented at a workshop sponsored by the Centre for Literacy of Quebec in 2009.
The authors say that while assistive technology can be expensive, many companies make some of their software available free of charge, though they urge everyone to read user agreements very carefully.
The authors give brief descriptions of software that is available free of charge for converting text to speech; scanning and optical character recognition (OCR); organizing and planning; writing and editing; and ease of access. They explain the system requirements for each program and also provide tips for downloading safely.
Added: 2011-04-01
9. Full Circle (2002)
20 Years of Independent Studies at Frontier College
Authors: David Greig
Full Circle is a book that celebrates and documents the achievements of Frontier College's Independent Studies Program over the past 20 years. The I.S. Program was designed to fill a need "to find ways to integrate all marginalized people, but especially people labelled 'disabled', into a welcoming community of learning."
David Grieg states: "We persevere to provide a space in which all people can be integrated into a learning community that champions each individual’s unique gifts and contributions. We persevere against changes in government priorities, funding cuts, cultural shifts, economic influences, business demands and societal expectations. We persevere because we believe in what we are doing. We believe our work has value. We believe that all people have a right to learn and to contribute and to grow as equal members of an equitable society."
Added: 2006-10-27
10. Grieving after a loss (2012)
An information brochure for adults with low English literacy
Series: Easy Reading brochures – Vecova
Authors: Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova)
This is one in a series of booklets prepared by the Calgary-based Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research (Vecova), an agency that helps people with disabilities as well as the community at large.
The authors describe the nature of grief and list some sources of grief, including the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship. They discuss the stages of grieving; factors influencing the level of grief felt; and measures to help come to terms with grief.
The booklet is written in plain language and the authors also clarify the material further by providing pronunciation tips; defining unfamiliar words; and inserting hyphens into compound words like “understand” and “something” to make them easier to understand.
To learn more about Vecova, please click here: http://vecova.ca/.
Added: 2012-02-21
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