For Health and Literacy

TCALL Resources

Our Health and Literacy Resource Listing (On TCALL Library Search page use Broad Search Categories box to find library resources in this subject area, equivalent to the hard-copy bibliography.)

National Institute for Literacy's LINCS Resources

"Health and Literacy Special Collection" (Web-based resources reviewed and compiled by National LINCS

"Literacy & Health Fact Sheet" from National LINCS

Health & Literacy National e-mail Discussion Group (facilitated by System for Adult Basic Education Support and Health Literacy Consulting)

For more information from a searchable nationwide adult education & literacy database, go to LINCSearch

Other Web Sites of Interest

Adult Literacy Education (ALE) Wiki – Learn about adult literacy education or add knowledge from your experience teaching adult learners, from research or professional wisdom, or from your experience as an adult learner. This community of practice has links to research for practitioners, researchers, learners and other adult literacy educators, including English language learning, numeracy, and adult basic and secondary education.

Eating Well, Living Well – Website developed by San Diego Community College has free nutrition lessons for English language learners (ELL) at various levels and a resource list of free nutrition-related materials as well as special links for ELL teachers. These materials, developed with federal funds, are designed for agencies that serve adults eligible for food stamps.

Staying Healthy: An English Learner's Guide to Health Care and Healthy Living - Florida Literacy Coalition created this curriculum with student resource book written at the 4th through 5th grade levels, integrating health literacy and English language learning (ELL).

Unified Health Communication 101: Addressing Health Literacy, Cultural Competency, and Limited English Proficiency - Free on-line training for health professionals is offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.