There are several different types of literacy resources available, each geared toward a specific segment of the population in need of basic literacy assistance. Materials, classes, and support are available for recent immigrants, children who are just learning to read, and those with learning disabilities. Individuals may find that taking classes or working with a tutor is the best way to achieve literacy in some cases. Reading materials designed for those learning to read can be found in libraries and schools, including books for children and adults who require materials written at a very basic level. Literacy support can also be found on television and websites in the form of literacy-focused classes, activities, and exercises.
Reading is an important developmental milestone for children in many countries. There are a variety of literacy resources available for parents and teachers to help them teach their children to read as well as encourage them to read independently. These resources can be found in community centers, schools, and libraries, and may include borrowing collections of children’s literature, book-giving programs, and in-school and after-school reading classes for children who may require extra help learning to read.
Adults who are unable to read may be suffering from learning disabilities, necessitating the use of specialized literacy resources. Some communities offer these adults learning disability screenings as well as comprehensive services to assist them in overcoming their disability and learning to read. Volunteer tutors may be used in some areas to work one-on-one with adults who want to read but are unable to do so. These adults may benefit from books written for adults who are just learning to read in some cases. To avoid frustrating their readers, these books usually have adult themes and describe adult situations in simple language with simple syntax.
Other literacy resources are geared toward teenagers and adults who are recent immigrants and need to learn how to read the language of their new home. Adult education programs offered by community agencies and private organizations, such as religious organizations, may offer literacy courses in high schools or community colleges, as well as adult education programs offered by community agencies and religious organizations. Libraries have literacy resources for this population, as well as book clubs and other services geared specifically toward various immigrant groups.