Adult Literacy Ohio

03/21/2026

Today we celebrate the power of inclusion, advocacy, and lifelong learning for World Down Syndrome Day.

At Adult Literacy Ohio, we believe every adult deserves access to education, the opportunity to grow, and the support to reach their goals. We are proud to stand alongside individuals with Down syndrome as they build confidence, strengthen their skills, and share their voices.

03/16/2026

Looking for practical, research-based strategies to support inclusive literacy instruction?

The Literacy Access for ALL website (also known as Accessing the General Curriculum) is a FREE, 10-part video series designed to help educators and families ensure every learner has meaningful access to grade-level content.

While the general education curriculum includes planned lessons and instruction, this series also explores something equally important — the informal and unspoken strategies used in classrooms that impact:
- Student growth
- Engagement
- Inclusion
- Meaningful participation

Each video shares actionable strategies grounded in research to help remove barriers and create learning environments where ALL learners can thrive.

If you're supporting students with diverse learning needs, this is a valuable (and free!) resource to explore.

Find out more here: https://literacyaccessforall.org/

03/11/2026

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month! At Adult Literacy Ohio, we celebrate the strengths, achievements, and voices of people with cerebral palsy.

03/09/2026

Missed out on ElevateDD’s first connecteDD webinar, Unlocking Opportunities through Literacy? Don’t worry!

This session shares powerful insights into why adults with disabilities choose to continue building their literacy skills—and how access to literacy opens doors to greater independence, confidence, and opportunity.

The recording is now available—watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=OCwcoEse6HHtvIo9&v=1nFxfUW4arg&feature=youtu.be

03/06/2026

Come say hi to our team this weekend at the Franklin County Connection Disability Resource Fair!

03/01/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

What started in 2022 with 9 adult learners has grown to serve over 100 participants across Ohio. We believe literacy is a gateway to independence, workforce skills, and greater community access.

This month, we celebrate our learners and remain committed to empowering Ohioans with developmental disabilities through literacy.

02/28/2026

Four years of impact

As our birthday month comes to a close, we’re celebrating all that Adult Literacy Ohio has made possible — including serving 25 adult learners across Ohio right now!

If you’ve been thinking about making a birthday gift, this is the perfect time. Every contribution helps us continue growing and supporting adults with developmental disabilities on their literacy journeys.

We’d also love for our learners, tutors, families, and supporters to leave a message on our Birthday Padlet! We’ll be sharing your notes to thank our donors and highlight the incredible community behind this work. If you’ve been part of our story at any point over the last four years, we would be so grateful for your message, memory, or encouragement.

Thank you for celebrating with us and believing in the power of literacy.

Links in the comments below!

02/26/2026

Way to go, Alicia (Audacity2Speak)! Your advocacy and creativity are truly amazing.

Alicia Hopkins shared how she has used art to share the supports she has-using the framework of the Integrated Supports Star.

02/18/2026

Ramadan Mubarak! Wishing you peace and joy this season.

02/17/2026

This is happening tonight! Be sure to register using the link below.

Literacy is a life skill at every age.

What happens when we stop assuming people with developmental disabilities have “peaked” academically? This powerful presentation, led by Adult Literacy Ohio’s Rachel Heiber, will share data, stories, and lived experiences that show adult learners can and do continue building literacy skills, with meaningful impact on independence, confidence, health, and quality of life.

There is still time to register to join us today, February 17, at 6 PM on Zoom for “Unlocking Opportunities through Literacy” to hear from adult learners and tutors, explore self-directed literacy goals, and learn about why literacy support should remain a priority into adulthood.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T5-iNxDJQhSzsaZMCIR8Kg #/registration

02/15/2026

Last Chance!

Our pop-up shop with The Awesome Company closes at 11:59 PM tonight! Grab a tee or sweatshirt and show your support for lifelong learning wherever you go.

A portion of every purchase goes directly back to supporting our learners and community — but don’t wait, this is it!

Shop here: https://http-theawesome-com.printavo.com/merch/adult-literacy-ohio-celebration-collection-2026

02/14/2026

Happy International Book Giving Day!

We had the best birthday celebration thanks to some incredible local bookstores who shared the gift of reading with us. Clintonville Books gave us a tote and mug, Dragonfly Bookshop added bookmarks and some gently loved books, Gramercy Books Bexley spoiled us with a tote, coffee mug, and gift card, and Beanbag Books brought bookmarks, stickers, and a whole book stack with a gift card!

Every donation reminded us how special it is to give the gift of books, and we couldn’t be more grateful to these amazing shops for helping us share that joy with our community.