Making Reading Matter

This document highlights the key processes and approaches involved in successfully selecting, developing and disseminating easy reading material for adults. It is based in no small part on the experiences of a civil society organization, the ERA Initiative, which was active in South Africa during the 1990's. It also draws on experiences from Asia, Africa and Canada.. Making Reading Matter asks questions and raises issues that need to be considered in order to ensure that the materials required for adults wanting to improve their reading proficiency are as relevant and appropriate to their needs as possible. It is a useful handbook for communities and agencies working towards the improvement of adult literacy.