STORIES FROM LEARNERS

The following are just a few examples of people whose lives have been changed thanks to the many contributors and supporters of literacy in BC. Support Literacy BC and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of British Columbians who need and want to improve their literacy skills.

Shawna Montpellier: "Growing up and not knowing I had a learning disability made my life very perplexing. People would tell me I could achieve whatever I wanted to. 'Just don't be so lazy,' they would say. Sometimes I would hear things like, 'Boy is she stupid!' I grew up to believe those hurtful words. Before I came to the Learning Difficulties Centre my self-esteem was so low. Now I am not afraid to ask for help..." click to read more

Kate Nesbitt: "When I look back over the last five years, I am amazed at how far I have come in such a short time. I have learned so much and I have grown even more because of literacy. But most of all it's how much my dreams for myself have changed. Now I dare to dream of things I never dared before…" click to read more

Angie Oman: "I found a new way to learn that changed my frustration and anger into feelings of success - I could do it. The improvements I have made since beginning at Laubach include following recipes, filling out application forms and reading books. I also began to learn how to write…" click here to read more

Ellen Szita: "I will be 60 years old this year. It has been a long, hard road to turn my life around. It has been painful and humiliating. However, today I have my grade 12 and have been sober for 18 years. …" click to read more

Frances Teer: "I came back to school because I have not been in the work force for ten years. When I tried to write a resume I had nothing to put on it for ten years back. I know this was not impressive so I decided to come back to school…" click to read more

Lawrence Halffe: "Since I have been coming to school the people in my class say that my reading and writing has improved a lot. When I started I could hardly read or write anything…" click to read more

Click here to read more learners' stories from the 'Book of Changes'

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