Changing Lives Through Adult Literacy
Welcome! Our Mission Statement: Believing that literacy is the foundation for a sustainable community, Washtenaw Literacy provides literacy support, free of charge, to adults through a network of trained tutors. It is our vision to eliminate illiteracy in Washtenaw County. Since 1971, we have been empowering adults through improved literacy with in-person and virtual programs. Join us in changing lives and promoting equity in our community.
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Office hours: Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. The office is inside the Ypsilanti District Library at 5577 Whittaker Road.
Click here to view our healthy programming guidelines. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact anyone on our staff.
Calisa shares her literacy journey!
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COVID-19 INFORMATION
These organizations provide additional, reliable information about COVID-19:
- CDC: COVID-19 Information
- State of Michigan: COVID-19 Information
- Washtenaw County: COVID-19 Information
- Washtenaw County: Food & Other Essential Services
- UofM Poverty Solutions COVID-19 Resource Guide
Literacy Mic is Washtenaw Literacy's podcast where we have conversations about learning. Each season centers around a broad theme and each episode is an interview with a constituent, be they staff, board, learner, or community member about that theme. Our first season is about barriers to learning, with a special introductory episode about Washtenaw Literacy's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work.
If you are interested in sharing your story with Literacy Mic, contact David Christensen (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
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TUTOR SLACK WORKSPACE
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Learn about Washtenaw Literacy’s Tutor Slack Workspace! Contact Program Manager Alison Austin (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
- Learn more about using Slack as a tutor by attending our Slack Basics tutor workshop. Click Here.
VIRTUAL TUTORING TECHNOLOGY
Click on any highlighted link for information, videos, or resources on different online applications to help you communicate with your tutor or learner:
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This guided Android tutorial offers the basics of using an Android device.
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This guided iPhone tutorial offers the basics of using an iPhone.
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A quick read on the 10 best video chat apps for Android!
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Learn how to use Facetime on your iPhone. Their support page.
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Starting a basic Google Hangouts chat. Their support page.
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Using Google Meet for larger video gatherings.Their support page.
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Using Skype for video chatting. Their support page.
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This video shows you how to use Zoom for video chatting. Their support page.
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A video on using Whatsapp. An application used by many immigrants and refugees. Their FAQ page.
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The basics of using email. The basics of using Gmail, a cloud-based email service. Their support page.
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A guided tutorial on how to use Google Drive. Their support page.
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A video introduces you to using Google docs. Their support page.
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This video shows you how to use Google Translate for your android or PC. Their support page.
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A resource for using iTranslate on an iPhone. Their support page.
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Using your UofM email to access multiple online applications. They have access for UofM retirees, too.
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Using your Eastern email to access multiple online applications.
ONLINE EDUCATION PLATFORMS
Click on any highlighted link for information, videos, or resources on using online education platforms to manage groups or sessions of learners:
- A video on using Google Classroom, an online education platform. Their support page.
- A video on using Edmodo, an online education platform. Their support page.
FROM OUR PARTNER PROLITERACY
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WASHTENAW LITERACY POLICIES
- COVID Plans for Tutoring - Click here
- COVID Guidelines for Tutors and Learners - Click here
INFORMATION SHEETS
- COVID Vaccination Information - Click here
- COVID Vaccine Comparison - Click here
- Understanding Culture & Vaccine Hesitancy - Click here
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Click here
WORKSHEETS
- COVID & Stress - Click here
- Phrases Needed for COVID-19 Testing - Click here
- COVID Vaccine Dialogue Activity (Intermediate) - Click here
- COVID Vaccine Dialogue Activity (Advanced) - Click here
- COVID Glossary (Testing & Vaccines) - Click here
LEARN MORE ABOUT COVID-19
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (many languages)
- Washtenaw County Health Department (many languages)
HOW TO STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE
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WASH - WIPE - COVER WORKSHOP
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COVID-19 MATERIALS FOR LEARNERSPlease see our comprehensive page of resources and materials for learners here. |