Literacy is

more than the ability to read a book. It is the ability to open new worlds.

The Literacy Assistance Center is entering our third
decade of service to New York’s literacy programs
for adults, out-of-school youth, and families. Over
800 programs across the state provide free and
low-cost programs in English for speakers of other
languages, adult basic education, and GED prepa-
ration. Our mission is to support the work of these
programs to help adults and families become more
confident, productive, and active members of their communities.

Why literacy matters?