Because of my experiences with Reading Horizons, I frequently think about the value of literacy skills in my own life. I think about what my life would be like if I couldn’t read and write. I think about the things I would miss and the things I couldn’t accomplish without the ability to read and write.
Without literacy skills I could not do my job. I would lose a lot of communication with the people that could use our reading program to help others improve their literacy skills.
Also without literacy skills I wouldn’t be able to do the things I most enjoy. Two of my favorite things to do are to read books and write in my journal. The enjoyment I find in my life outside of work would decline without my literacy skills.
I would lose a lot without having literacy skills. However, through much thought I have decided the thing I value above all else in regards to literacy is the ability to learn more. Every time I find a new interest or desire to improve one of my abilities, I always start by reading an article or book on the topic. Imagining a life where I couldn’t learn more about the things I’m interested in sounds paralyzing.
With the internet, libraries and book stores there is so much information that is almost instantly available. However, without literacy skills, the ability to teach yourself almost anything you desire vanishes. Realizing that over the past few months has greatly increased my gratitude for the ability I possess to read and write.
As I learn about the people our company interacts with daily that do not get to enjoy the benefits of literacy skills, my gratitude grows. But not only have I learned to appreciate the ability to read and write through working for Reading Horizons, I also have learned that there is so much that can be done to help these individuals that want to improve their literacy skills.
One way Reading Horizons works to increase the literacy skills of individuals is through sponsoring its charitable program: Lemons for Literacy. This program uses an online vocabulary game to sponsor individuals and organizations with literacy materials. The more people play the vocabulary game, the more people will be provided with the materials that can help them improve their literacy skills.
Play Lemons for Literacy to engage in fun, charity, and learning! --> Lemons for Literacy Vocabulary Game
