Ilene,
Yes, that is true but illiteracy is such a loaded word -- it has become a label shaded by blame [you had your chance] and filled with shame and a sense of disgrace.  I would not use it as a metaphor. 
Rima.... 
 
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Harvard School of Public Health
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>>> <IHABRAMSON at aol.com> 11/1/2009 11:45 AM >>>

Thank you for your response, Rima.  A lot depends on how one defines illiteracy.
 
Ilene
 
 In a message dated 11/1/2009 11:40:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, rrudd at hsph.harvard.edu writes:


Please keep in mind that while many people may struggle with the written word, very few people in the US are illiterate.
Rima
 
Rima E. Rudd, ScD, MSPH
Department of Society, Human Development & Health
Harvard School of Public Health
677 Huntington Avenue
Boston MA 02115
Phone: 617 432 1135
fax:     617 432 3123
web:    www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy 
www.hsph.harvard.edu/sisterstogether 


>>> <IHABRAMSON at aol.com> 10/30/2009 2:13 PM >>>

Hello Everyone.
 
I am in the process of preparing a curriculum involving simulated hospital patients, particularly those who might be illiterate, and was wondering if anyone had sample material to share. Given all our tight schedules, it's never great to re-invent the wheel. Thank you in advance.
 
 
Ilene
 
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Michigan Board of Respiratory Care
 
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