Mission
Changing lives by strengthening literacy statewide.
Changing lives by strengthening literacy statewide.
Wisconsin Literacy, Inc. supports 70 community-based literacy programs throughout Wisconsin. We strengthen literacy through expert trainings, health literacy, workforce connections, and advocacy. Donate to increase literacy skills statewide.
In Wisconsin, 1.5 million adults need advanced skills training. Our member programs provide literacy services to adults and families in their communities. If you want to improve your reading skills or if you would like to become a volunteer tutor, visit our Find a Literacy Program page to locate the program closest to you.
We have supported non-profit literacy programs with capacity-building, advocacy, and professional trainings since 1985! Watch our video to learn more about us.
The Health Literacy Project Manager will help provide advice, technical assistance, and leadership in planning, developing, and evaluating statewide health literacy strategies and interventions directed toward a broad audience including health and social service professionals, literacy professionals, and healthcare consumers. The Project Manager will also assist in developing and implementing fee-for-service contracts.
Go to the full position description for more information and to apply by March 19, 2021
Listen to the program broadcast where you’ll hear from:
-- one of our library partners about how our Health Online: Finding Information You Can Trust workshop impacted their community; and
-- Dr. Bethany Howlett about online information related to COVID and resources that can help you.
In this issue, you will read about our new material for high school classes, medication label project extension, and our program supporting unpaid caregivers.
Christine missed a lot of information during school because she didn't have hearing aids. Now, she's working on her writing and speech and gaining more self-confidence at Buffalo-Pepin Literacy Alliance.
This is her story.
Donate to Wisconsin Literacy for stronger and healthier families, communities, and workplaces through increased literacy services statewide.
The literacy work of our members generates real change in their communities. Find out more about some of their success stories.
We offer virtual and in person plain language training, blending lecture and hands-on practice around proven strategies. Register for a training today.