ALT Are you interested in helping new migrants being bussed to Chicago but aren't sure where to start? We asked Literacy Works member, Centro Romero, to tell us a little about what's going on and how we can support their efforts. Thursday, November third from five to six pm central via Zoom. Free to everyone. Susana Salgado will share about their work and what you can do to get involved.

ALT Read with Literacy Works featuring Will Linder, Co-Author of A Scientific Revolution, Ten Men and Women Who Reinvented American Medicine. Thursday, November 10th at 7 o'clock. Admission is 20 dollars. Robert Crown Community Center, Stein Room. 1801 Main Street, Evanston, Illinois. Booklist review: "Hruban and Linder's portraits form striking and accountable medical history..."

ALT Health is everywhere. Social Determinants of Health: Economic stability, education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context.

ALT How does plain language transform your work? A Clear Language Lab Client says, "We now understand how important it is to use a Clear Language Lab lens to strive to make all external communications accessible, organized, and ultimately, more successful."

ALT Plain language helps people find what they need, understand what they find, and use what they find to meet their needs.

ALT What is plain language? Quote from Melanie Sampson. Clear, effective communication is something we can all take action on though, no matter what our role or sector. It's not just a list of rules or grammar points - it's a lens. It's a way of looking at your work and asking, "How can I center my community through my communication and processes to the best of my ability — today and every day?"

ALT Read with Literacy Works featuring Will Linder, Co-Author of A Scientific Revolution, Ten Men and Women Who Reinvented American Medicine. Thursday, November 10th at 7 o'clock. Admission is 20 dollars. Robert Crown Community Center, Stein Room. 1801 Main Street, Evanston, Illinois. Booklist review: "Hruban and Linder's portraits form striking and accountable medical history..."

ALT Rethink Health Literacy: Personal. Patients can navigate medical info about complex health topics. Patients feel comfortable asking clarifying questions. Patients can navigate a medical portal. Patients anticipate what to ask before their visit. Organizational. Health care professionals use plain language and explain new terms. Doctors perform an understanding check. Healthcare systems make their portals user friendly. Organizations provide resources that clearly explain processes.

ALT Community Literacy Professional Development. Student Center Curriculum Building. Thursday, October 13 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Zoom. Learn more about centering your learners' goals in your lesson planning and long term tutoring design. This is a great opportunity for both new and experienced tutors!

ALT What should we say instead? The term illiterate is inaccurate and harmful. Below are some more precise and descriptive alternatives. Person with literacy related goals. Adult or English language learners. Person pursuing their GED. Communities impacted by educational inequity. Read more at lit works dot org slash lab dash report. Hashtag A E F L Week.