Illiteracy is a critical issue in today's society, Central Coast Literacy Council is devoted to help those who are lacking or failing in their English skills. Do you know that:
• 21 million Americans can't read at all
• Nearly half of America's adults are "functionally
illiterate." They can't carry out simple tasks like
balancing a check book or reading drug labels
• More than three out of four of those on welfare are
illiterate
• About 60% of America's prison inmates can’t read
• It is estimated that the cost of illiteracy to business
and the taxpayer is $20 billion per year.
• YOU CAN HELP SOLVE THIS CRISIS!
