[NIFL-HEALTH:2698] Re: Easy to Read Web Sites Caveat

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In a message dated 11/01/2000 2:09:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
jkeenan@erols.com writes:

<< As educators, I believe we need to use caution when suggesting sites or
 when printing off pages from "easy-to-read" sites to hand to our clients. >>

 Good point, Jann.  I can't help thinking, however, that part of the desire 
to collect sites that are "easy to read" is not for clients/patients but for 
professionals as well!  I know I need easier stuff to absorb health info 
myself!  

Deborah W. Yoho
Co-moderator, NIFL Health Literacy Discussion Group
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Columbia Literacy Council
921 Woodrow Street  
Columbia, SC  29205
803/765-2555   dwyoho@aol.com



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