Taking a literacy friendly approach in the Community and Voluntary sector
The Wheel is proud to support the Adult Literacy for Life 10 Year Strategy. Many people in Ireland have unmet needs in literacy, numeracy, and digital skills. One in six Irish adults struggles with literacy. This affects their ability to fill out forms, help children with homework, understand health info, or access community services. These skills are vital for active citizenship and community well-being.
The Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy aims to address these challenges. The ALL Office has united a diverse group of stakeholders, including government, civil society, education, business, and community members, to raise awareness and support the strategy.
The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) and The Wheel are working together on a project to support community and voluntary organisations to take a literacy friendly approach in their work.
As community and voluntary organisations, you are a trusted source of information, advice and support in communities. If people have literacy needs, can they fully access your programmes and supports, volunteer with you or find out about the literacy supports that might help them?
In Ireland over 500,000 adults struggle with reading and understanding information and using everyday maths. This can mean they may not feel comfortable or confident joining groups and clubs, doing courses, accessing services or applying to be a volunteer.
This programme was funded under the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Collaboration and Innovation Fund 2023.
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