Here are links to a number of websites that you might find useful. For more resources, please visit our Resource Library.

• Literacy BC websites
• BC websities
• Canadian websites

We are always adding to this list. If you have a useful website to suggest, please let us know at library@literacy.bc.ca.

Literacy BC Websites

Literacy BC maintains a variety of sites dedicated to specific research projects. To learn more about our research and publications, click here.

The Whole-Life Approach to Learning Disabilities Project

The Whole-Life Approach to Learning Disabilities Project is a two-year professional development and training project supporting adult literacy educators to address learning disabilities in their practice settings.

BC Literacy Directory

The BC Literacy Directory lists literacy programs from all across BC. Use the directory to find a program in your area. If you need personalized help finding a literacy program, please call us at 1-888-READ-234.

Youthliteracy.ca

Youthliteracy.ca presents the results of a research project on how to improve literacy in at-risk youth. The website documents successful intervention techniques and provides resources.

ELMO

Exemplary Literacy Materials Online (ELMO) is a website filled with reviews of excellent books and literacy resources. Anyone can submit a review. Go today, and review your favourite books.

Literacy and Beyond

Literacy and Beyond is an annual fundraiser for Literacy BC that features wine tastings from BC's best wineries, and exceptional food from beyond restaurant + lounge in the Century Plaza Hotel. The next Literacy and Beyond will take place in fall 2010.

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Other Useful Websites

BC Websites

www.2010legaciesnow.com
2010 Legacies Now supports the Literacy Now Communities Program.

www.literacycommunity.ca
Literacy Community contains references, resources, and tools for discussion and community-building. This site requires a username and password to access. To receive your username and password, please contact Lori Walker at lwalker@2010LegaciesNow.com.

www.bcliteracyforum.ca
BC Literacy Forum offers a place to discuss literacy issues.

www.literacycentral.bc.ca
Literacy Central is the place for Literacy Outreach Coordinators and everyone working in community literacy development to get the tools they need to support and promote literacy, and will be a handy portal to other online literacy resources.

thehub.capcollege.bc.ca
In partnership with Capilano College, Literacy BC delivers an electronic conferencing service for the literacy community through The Hub. The Hub requires a paid subscription. Click here to learn more.

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Canadian Websites

www.literacy.ca
The Movement for Canadian Literacy s the national coalition advancing literacy and essential skills across Canada.

www.nald.ca
The National Adult Literacy Database is Canada's Literacy and Essential Skills Network, and contains a wealth of information and links to additional websites and resources.

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