Empower those who need it most by helping us in our prison ministry. If you need some more information, here's an explanation of why we're connecting with prisoners and how.
Connecting with prisoners
We have been doing prison visits, enabling female prisoners to start journalling with Journal with Grace.
Working with Simeon Sturney, the author of Me, You and the Butterfly, we endeavour to do even more to get dyslexia-friendly products into prisons.
Why is this important?
Thank you to Simeon Sturney for the following:
'According to the Ministry of Justice, 57% of adult prisoners taking an initial assessment had literacy levels below what is expected of an 11-year-old (March 2022.)
Anecdotally, I have come across many prisoners whose reading would be nearer to 8-10 year olds, and below. I know a prisoner who learnt to read in prison at the age of forty-nine when previously, she could only recognise her name. Three years later, she wants to write a book about her experience of learning to read and its benefits.
It is really important to have books available for people with different reading skills and challenges. As someone with dyslexia, I prefer books with slightly larger print, that are well spaced throughout and in a font like the Grace Font, which helps with focussing on reading. It is also important to have content that is age appropriate. Finding books with age-appropriate storylines for people who have challenges when it comes to reading is imperative for them to connect with reading. Content that readers can resonate with builds up confidence and can inspire people to read with enjoyment.
This doesn't impact the prisoner alone, but also the generations after them on their release. Through any adult being able to read, and enjoying it, their enthusiasm will encourage their children and grandchildren to read too. Thereby connecting and creating stronger family bonds.'
We need your help
As we continue to develop and enhance our accessible reading materials, we also want to donate as many books as possible to people who need them the most. That doesn't come without your support.
For the price of a good cup of coffee, you can donate a book towards this mission. We'd appreciate as much support as you can give.
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