1. Insert presenter title Insert presenter name Literacy makes our community stronger Venue and date

2. Literacy matters … WHY LITERACY MATTERS Creative commons photo courtesy of David Boyle. for individuals and for communities

3. . Literacy matters WHY LITERACY MATTERS People with higher literacy skills ✔. ✔ ECONOMIC SUCCESS work moreearn moreneed less financial assistance … for individuals … and for communities acquire more useful skills

4. . Literacy matters WHY LITERACY MATTERS People with higher literacy skills ✔. ✔ ECONOMIC SUCCESS make better health choiceslive longer and more healthilycan live more independently … for individuals … and for communities HEALTH

5. . Literacy matters WHY LITERACY MATTERS People with higher literacy skills ✔. ✔ ECONOMIC SUCCESS have lower crime rates have lower recidivism and better reintegration … for individuals … and for communities INCLUSION HEALTH

6. . Literacy matters WHY LITERACY MATTERS People with higher literacy skills ✔. ✔ ECONOMIC SUCCESS are more likely to vote get more involved in their community volunteer more … for individuals … and for communities INCLUSION HEALTH CIVIC PARTICIPATION Creative commons photo courtesy of Russ Beinder.

7. . Literacy matters WHY LITERACY MATTERS People with higher literacy skills ✔. ✔ ECONOMIC SUCCESS bring up kids with higher literacy skills … especially when they’re supported by their community … for families … and for communities INCLUSION HEALTH CIVIC PARTICIPATION STRENGTHENING FAMILIES