National Adult Literacy Database

Clear Communications
A directory of plain/clear communication service providers, in both non-profit and private sectors, as well as a list of links to websites and resources on plain/clear communications.

Clear Language and Design - Online Thesaurus
Searching for a cleaner, simpler word or phrase? Enter your "problem word" in our searchable thesaurus, and see if we have an alternative.

Clear Language and Design - Reading Effectiveness Tool
Use this Reading Effectiveness Tool to find out if your draft manuscript is at the right Grade Reading Level for your intended audience.

Developing Adult Numeracy : Practitioner Training Course
This training course for numeracy practitioners was developed by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, in partnership with the Literacy Committee of Continuing Education School Board Administrators (CESBA), and the Literacy Basic Skills Committee of the Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario (ACAATO). It includes 7 Modules, such an Introduction, Numeracy in Literacy and Basic Skills, Using Ready-made Learning Materials, etc.

Information Management Software Resource Centre
Our mission is to provide easily accessible resources on information management software to allow literacy programs to make an informed choice in their purchase.

Software Evaluation Project
Adult literacy instructors will now have an easier time finding suitable and affordable educational software for learners to use, thanks to a project coordinated by the National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) and funded by the Office of Learning Technologies. Evaluations of 108 pieces of educational freeware and shareware have been posted online, and the programs are also categorized and available for download.

Student-Evaluated Software
The programs listed on this site have been evaluated by the students at Samaritan House Training Centre.

Tools for Today
This program is an interactive, instructional tool designed to provide a basic understanding of computers, their application, e-mail, and the Internet.